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Bar Skula opens on Grand
Murals of fish and other sea creatures are submerged and swimming on the blue surfaces of Bar Skula’s walls. Capitalizing on its location near...
Grand Opening Bakery draws dedicated weekend crowds
It’s not breaking news to acknowledge we’re living through a golden age of East Bay pop-ups. Pop-up bakeries in particular are setting up their...
SoDo Donuts crafts sourdough breakfast treats for anytime
Some doughnuts are just better than others. Elle Cowan’s passionfruit donut proves my point. I tried more than one of her SoDo Donuts for...
Glom Thai serves contemporary cuisine meant for sharing
The East Bay has no shortage of Thai restaurants. Newcomer Glom Thai is a standout. Formerly Sistory Thai Kitchen, the cozy space is now...
Bake Sum balances expansion with employee well-being
In 2021, Joyce Tang started Bake Sum at the Bread Project’s commissary kitchen. Five years later, the bakery recently moved into a second location...
Wolfsbane whimsically showcases California’s bounty
Wolfsbane is an herb and a poison. It’s also the name of Rupert and Carrie Blease’s new restaurant. When I spoke with Rupert Blease,...
Chez Panisse opens next-door cocktail lounge
Despite the darkness and a cold January wind, a line formed out the door of Bar Panisse. Inside, every bar stool and table was...
Petite LaFleur handcrafts confections in Berkeley
After dinner at a friend’s house the other night, she laid out a small plate with pieces of candy. There were dark chocolate peppermint...