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UCLA Film Archive screens anti-fascist classics at Billy Wilder Theater
The Film & Television Archive will screen rare prints and world restoration premiere. The UCLA Film & Television Archive will present a pair of screenings this weekend at the Billy Wilder Theater, highlighting films that explore the impact of fascism and displacement. The program begins March 6 at 7:30 p.m....
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We Now Know the Final Fate of Walnut Creek’s Beloved Kacha Thai Restaurant
WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA – When Kacha Thai in Walnut Creek announced that it would close down in late February, we were initially optimistic. The restaurant’s own website said the closure was temporary, and that they hoped to reopen soon. The team said that the closure was due to...
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Kitava Opening Fifth Location in Walnut Creek
Kitava, a Modern American restaurant focused on real food and mindful ingredients, is set to open a new location in Walnut Creek at 1699 N California Boulevard. The company’s fifth location will replace the former home of The Little Pear restaurant, according to a recent liquor license application. Co-founder Bryan Tublin tells What Now that the team is aiming for a late Spring 2026 opening. Customers can expect the same approachable menu featuring signature bowls, salads, and plant-forward dishes designed to be gluten-free, dairy-free, and seed oil-free, with no refined sugars, along with some new items specific to the Walnut Creek location.
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Uptown Queer Bar Rises From the Ashes as There/There on 25th Street
Oakland’s Uptown nightlife is about to get a familiar face back, just with a new name and a tighter game plan. After Friends and Family poured its last drinks at the end of 2025, former chef Alli Li is stepping in to reclaim the 25th Street space with There/There, a more streamlined, bar-forward spot centered on the city’s queer community and its allies. The goal is to keep the cozy, regulars-first energy people loved, while trimming the costs that helped sink the previous business.
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Vallejo exclusive: Avery Rose Haro live album experience
Step into the world of Avery Rose Haro as she shares her upcoming album in an intimate listening experience. Join her for an afternoon of music, creativity, and conversation before the official release. Sunday March 8th at 3PM in Vallejo at Northstar Studios. Musical director Hokage Simon, also joined the live KTVU live performance.
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Walnut Creek Snags Health-Obsessed Kitava as Chain Plots Fifth Bay Area Spot
Walnut Creek is about to get a new go-to for grain bowls and allergy-aware eats. Kitava, the health-forward fast-casual chain, is gearing up to open its fifth Bay Area location on a busy stretch of North California Boulevard, bringing its gluten-free, dairy-free bowls and salads to the downtown lunch crowd.
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Signage is Up for North Italia in Walnut Creek as Opening Fast Approaches
WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA – It never feels totally real until the sign goes up. That little step signals that a new restaurant is truly about to open. And for one of Walnut Creek’s biggest new Italian spots, that moment is here. I stopped by and saw that the...
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New paella and Spanish grazing experience arrive at Telefèric Barcelona
Limited-time dish featuring Secreto Ibérico arrives and the restaurant introduces Picoteo. Telefèric Barcelona is introducing a special menu item for March along with a new tasting experience available at the Brentwood location. The featured dish is a California-inspired version of the restaurant’s traditional paella, prepared with pesto, caramelized...
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Pill Hill Wakes Up To Ethiopian Breakfast At Nardi
Oakland's Pill Hill has a new way to start the day, with Nardi now serving a breakfast-centered spread of Ethiopian and Eritrean dishes on Telegraph Avenue. Owner and chef Nardos Alemu has built a morning menu that sticks close to traditional Horn of Africa flavors, from enkulal firfir to genfo, and stretches into bolder territory with dulet. Diners can also go big with the Nardi special, a shareable sampler of meats and vegetables with injera, and pair their plates with Ethiopian beers.
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The Experience, Alameda: Mosley’s Cafe Charcuterie
Taking friends out on the Bay? Hosting Easter or a Happy Hour? Make it easy on yourself and order a Beautiful Charcuterie Box from Mosley’s Café. Handmade charcuterie boards brimming with local bites, perfect for picnics, parties, or pairing with your favorite seaside sips. Custom creations available—made just for your moment.
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Boichik Bagels is the setting for short drama ‘Lox’ at East Bay Jewish film fest
Boichik Bagels’ College Avenue location in Berkeley is the setting for a new short film about Alzheimer’s. “Lox” takes place as bagel-lovers greet each other and schmooze in a slow-moving morning bagel line. What appears to be a chance encounter between two strangers in line is slowly revealed to be something more.
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Nothing Beats The Fish & Chips At This Dreamy Waterfront Cafe In California
There’s something deeply satisfying about eating fried fish while watching actual fish swim by in their natural habitat. Sam’s Anchor Cafe in Tiburon serves up the kind of fish and chips that make you question why you ever settled for the frozen variety. Let’s be honest about fish...
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Rice Dynasty opens on Telegraph Avenue with ‘respect for tradition’
Citygoers walking down Telegraph Avenue may notice a familiar name on a new storefront. Rice Dynasty soft-opened February as the sister restaurant to Noodle Dynasty. Inside, customers pore over warm, steaming plates of rice, pork and eggs — only a few of the many items offered — served in bamboo baskets. The interior features modern wood-paneled furnishings, high ceilings and sweeping windows to the street. The restaurant’s menu centers on rice-based dishes inspired by traditional Chinese cooking methods, according to owner Xihang Liu.
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Ace Seafood Takes Over Temescal Oyster Bar, Bets On Patio Crowd
Temescal’s oyster faithful just got a reboot. Ace Seafood quietly reopened this week at 5000 Telegraph Avenue, stepping into the former Small Change oyster bar space. The team kept the patio and raw-bar core but shifted to a casual, counter-service setup that pairs oysters with fried plates and sandwiches, aiming to draw steady neighborhood traffic instead of only hardcore raw-bar regulars.
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Berkeley's Cult Potato Puff Shop Storms Inner Sunset Corner
Grégoire, the longtime Berkeley takeout staple famous for its ping-pong-ball-sized potato puffs, has officially landed in San Francisco, opening in the Inner Sunset at 1300 9th Ave. The new counter quietly started serving in mid-January and will host its grand opening tomorrow at 11 AM, with promotional giveaways on deck. That means loyal East Bay fans and Golden Gate Park lunch regulars can now grab the signature puffs and buttermilk fried-chicken sandwich without trekking across the bay. The compact shop fills the former Jamba Juice space near Irving Street.
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Fast-casual Palestinian food, Ohlone cuisine, hand-pulled noodles, and barbecue highlight East Bay’s February 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. 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.
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Around Berkeley: Rebecca Solnit, Michael Pollan, Jeff Chang book talks; Louise Pearl show
Never miss local events! Sign up for Berkeleyside’s arts and culture newsletter, The Scene. And check out our roundup of affordable things to do anytime in Berkeley. 🎭 Louise Pearl’s one-woman show “Pass the Nails and Shame The Devil” recounts the experience of her family’s ordeal building their own house amid Oakland’s 1980s crack epidemic as her strong-willed, Louisiana-born mother and gather a motley crew of men to make this dream home into a reality. Saturdays, March 7-April 18, 5 p.m. The Marsh. $25-$100.