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Itani takes the helm at Delage, another matcha option comes to Berkeley, and more openings
Itani takes the helm at Delage, another matcha option comes to Berkeley, and more openings A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

Pinole’s Ristorante Due Rose announces final days, Sweet Potatoes Up Beet Cafe shuts down and more closures
Pinole’s Ristorante Due Rose announces final days, Sweet Potatoes Up Beet Cafe shuts down and more closures A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

Divan delivers uneven Turkish cuisine
In the fast-food economy, falafel wraps are now as ubiquitous as cheeseburgers. That is to say their quality is wide-ranging. At $8 for pita bread or $13 for khobz hamam, one eats Shawarmaji’s on repeat because the chef adds a tahini salad made with diced tomatoes, cucumber and…

Erik’s DeliCafe returns to San Ramon, plus a new game cafe, Guatemalan restaurant and pub among openings
Erik’s DeliCafe returns to San Ramon, plus a new game cafe, Guatemalan restaurant and pub among openings A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

Baba’s House, 13 Orphans announce final days, and 2 East Bay restaurants shut down after 20 years
Baba’s House, 13 Orphans announce final days, and 2 East Bay restaurants shut down after 20 years A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

A duo of new Salvadoran options hit Richmond, plus new Swiss chocolate, Vietnamese and Afghan options among August openings
A duo of new Salvadoran options hit Richmond, plus new Swiss chocolate, Vietnamese and Afghan options among August openings Antojitos Caseros by El Cuscatlan, Laderach Switzerland, Broken Dreams, Angela's Eatery, and El Balompie are among the recent restaurant debuts around the…