food, news, tips, treats.
despite the early-ish hour for a saturday, joining this morning's opening line at starter bakery's sparkling new location at 1183 solano avenue in albany was an easy lift. during the pleasant wait (the rain didn't start until later), friendly strangers engaged in what can
five area stories of note: loved the bay area chefs (and their thoughtful local recs) included in this food & wine best new chef roundup. (food & wine) who's visited the new slow living supply co. in berkeley? (website is here.) mmmm, oysters rockefeller...pizza, at cellarmaker oakland.
a big bummer for local fans of cider, mead, craft beer and handsome spaces – woman-owned ciderhouse and bottle shop flora & ferment has closed after four years on solano avenue in albany. rumors abounded on social media as the popular ciderhouse had gone dark these past few days, but nothing
thanks to a reader for this tip: opened this month in the funky little former flacos spot on adeline street in south berkeley is newcomer ashby eatery, serving an all-day menu (hours listed above in photo) wednesday-sunday of breakfast and lunch, including an appealing kid's menu and happy
we felt a particular sweetness diverting to the elmwood neighborhood to support small business and indulge in opening-day ice cream cones from miharu berkeley on this gorgeous no kings day. opened first at 1951 telegraph avenue in oakland in 2023 (after operating for a spell from a cloud kitchen during
