Chris Pastena Starts an Oakland Restaurant Empire
Chris Pastena started with Chop Bar near Jack London Square. Earlier this year, he opened Lungomare in the former Miss Pearl’s space in Oakland. Next on tap is Tribune Tavern in April. The question is – when will the restaurants end?
The Forge Now Open at Jack London Square
We told you about The Forge at Jack London Square in Oakland last week. The restaurant near the waterfront has passed all inspections and opened up for service on Tuesday.
Bocanova Chef John Ledbetter Discusses Menu, Shares a Recipe
The expansion of Jack London Square has taken longer than anticipated. But the area is slowly becoming the restaurant hub planners envisioned. Leading that charge is Bocanova, with Chef John Ledbetter, who took over the kitchen in 2011.
First Look: Ramen Shop in Oakland
So far this year, January has been the month of openings, both in San Francisco and across the Bay. And one of the hottest spots has been The Ramen Shop in the Rockridge neighborhood of Oakland.
Warming Up in the East Bay
Our warm cocktail series has focused on San Francisco bars so far. But there are some options for those living in the East Bay as well.
Late Night Ramen Pop-Up in Oakland
Ramen – the perfect cure for a late night of drinking and partying. Satisfying in every sense of the word. Now, folks in the East Bay have a new late night spot to fill their craving.
Ozumo in Oakland to Host Special Sake Dinner
Ozumo in Oakland and Director of Sake Jessica Furui have planned a special dinner this week, hosting Yasuyuki Yoshida of Yoshida Brewing Company.
Thousands Expected at Eat Real Fest in Oakland
San Francisco has its hugely successful Street Food Festival every August. And across the Bay, Oakland can say the same about the wildly popular Eat Real Fest, taking place this week from September 21-23 at Jack London Square.
Oakland’s Sobo Ramen Opens Tonight
The current ramen trend has reached the East Bay, with the debut of a new ramen shop in Oakland’s Chinatown. The soft opening is tonight Wednesday, August 15, from 5 pm to 9 pm.
Paella Mondays at Camino
Camino chef Russell Moore is always cooking up something unique in his kitchen. His latest project on Monday nights is cooking up varieties of paella, a traditional Valencian rice dish.
Lunch, Brunch News in Oakland
A couple of East Bay spots are offering up plentiful possibilities for weekend brunch fiends.
