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East Bay Food Briefly @eastbayfoodbriefly.bsky.social · 7h

Kasper's Hot Dogs in Oakland and Concord closed after 95 years; Oakland Trybe purchased the MacArthur Boulevard building to continue food service and provide community meals.

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East Bay Food Briefly @eastbayfoodbriefly.bsky.social · 12h

Bay Street Emeryville offers centrally located, easily accessible, diverse dining and entertainment options suitable for varied dietary needs across the East Bay.

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East Bay Food Briefly @eastbayfoodbriefly.bsky.social · 16h

Multiple free community events in Berkeley and the East Bay include legal clinics, music performances, cultural festivals, farmers-market classes, and Dia de los Muertos activities.

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East Bay Food Briefly @eastbayfoodbriefly.bsky.social · 1d

Several East Bay restaurants and bars opened or reopened, offering diverse breakfast, Asian, and Afro-Asian fusion menus plus drinks and community events.

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East Bay Food Briefly @eastbayfoodbriefly.bsky.social · 2d

Cafe Brusco opened on University Avenue offering bagels, coffee, espresso, tea and wine, quickly becoming a popular neighborhood spot for quality bagels.

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East Bay Food Briefly @eastbayfoodbriefly.bsky.social · 2d

Free, family-friendly pumpkin painting at Public Market Emeryville with up to 40 small pumpkins, plus a trick-or-treat trail and evening costume contest.

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East Bay Food Briefly @eastbayfoodbriefly.bsky.social · 4d

Winter Solstice Witch Market at Gilman Brewing in Berkeley on November 30 offers witchy goods, tarot readings, vendors, food, family- and dog-friendly atmosphere, rain-or-shine.

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East Bay Food Briefly @eastbayfoodbriefly.bsky.social · 6d

HL Peninsula Restaurant opened a 28,000-square-foot Castro Valley location seating up to 800, claiming to be the largest Cantonese restaurant in the U.S.

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East Bay Food Briefly @eastbayfoodbriefly.bsky.social · 6d

Feel Good Bakery in Alameda is closing after 22 years; final day Oct. 31 and pre-orders and online orders are no longer accepted.

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East Bay Food Briefly @eastbayfoodbriefly.bsky.social · 8d

Nosh invites East Bay residents to a kickoff happy hour at Brix Factory Brewing to submit nominations for the 2025 Nosh Awards.

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East Bay Food Briefly @eastbayfoodbriefly.bsky.social · 8d

East Bay dining shifts: Eve's Waterfront reopens, Honey & Pearl relocates to Emeryville border, Ini Burger opens in Berkeley, Mendocino Farms moves to North Berkeley

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East Bay Food Briefly @eastbayfoodbriefly.bsky.social · 9d

Babette restaurant in Berkeley will close permanently on Oct. 31 after 14 years and three locations due to unsustainable finances, ending a beloved community spot.

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East Bay Food Briefly @eastbayfoodbriefly.bsky.social · 9d

Feel Good Bakery in Alameda will permanently close its two locations on October 31 after 21 years in business.

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East Bay Food Briefly @eastbayfoodbriefly.bsky.social · 11d

Dussehra Diwali Dhamaka festival in Pleasanton drew about 20,000 attendees, featuring dancing, fireworks, vendors, food, games and ceremonial burning of a 40-foot Ravana effigy.

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East Bay Food Briefly @eastbayfoodbriefly.bsky.social · 13d

New and reopened East Bay eateries: J's Snacks and Tea in Berkeley, Peet's reopened in El Cerrito, and Saigon Yum in San Leandro.

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East Bay Food Briefly @eastbayfoodbriefly.bsky.social · 14d

Andy's Donut Shop in Richmond has served since 1954 as a reliable early-morning community gathering place, serving donuts, coffee, and comfort to diverse customers.

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East Bay Food Briefly @eastbayfoodbriefly.bsky.social · 15d

Babette in Berkeley will close on October 31 after 14 years due to unsustainable finances and difficulties repaying an SBA loan taken during the pandemic.

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East Bay Food Briefly @eastbayfoodbriefly.bsky.social · 15d

Meyhouse (Turkish), Palmetto Superfoods (Brazilian acai bowls) and Rico Rico Taco (handmade tortillas) are opening at City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon.

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East Bay Food Briefly @eastbayfoodbriefly.bsky.social · 18d

Weyanti Ahmed transformed home-cooked Tigrayan-influenced recipes into a diverse Oakland soul-food restaurant blending Habesha, Halal, and comfort cuisine.

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East Bay Food Briefly @eastbayfoodbriefly.bsky.social · 20d

Parche pairs Colombian-inspired dishes with music-themed menus, reimagining traditional recipes using California ingredients for Hispanic Heritage Month in Oakland.

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East Bay Food Briefly @eastbayfoodbriefly.bsky.social · 20d

Multiple East Bay businesses are closing, including Richmond winery and event space Riggers Loft and numerous Starbucks locations across Oakland, Emeryville, Berkeley, and surrounding cities.

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East Bay Food Briefly @eastbayfoodbriefly.bsky.social · 22d

Several new East Bay restaurants and cafes opened, offering Lanzhou hand-pulled noodles, a cafe replacing Bartavelle, fried chicken, and a classic Oakland breakfast diner.

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East Bay Food Briefly @eastbayfoodbriefly.bsky.social · 22d

Original Joe's in Walnut Creek will reopen Wednesday after an overnight kitchen fire caused limited smoke damage and forced a brief closure; no injuries reported.

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East Bay Food Briefly @eastbayfoodbriefly.bsky.social · 23d

Dubai-style pistachio chocolate and related confections have become a widespread, viral trend across East Bay shops and cafes.

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East Bay Food Briefly @eastbayfoodbriefly.bsky.social · 27d

Westbrae Nursery's annual Pumpkin Patch (Sept 26–Oct 31, 2025) donates 100% of pumpkin sales profits to the local Cornell elementary school.

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