Looking for a spot that has both meat and veggie burger with good cocktails. Thanks!!!

The news about Jo's was terrible. In this case, the accusations are against the owner, right? Not the chef, who quit. So the good news is that those of us who are fans of the chef can follow her to (hopefully) a new place.

But do we boycott the owners forever?

I also remembered that Charlie Hallowell bought the World Cafe building across the street from Jo's and plans to open a similar place to Pizzaiolo. I know he "left" Pizzaiolo for a bit, but I think he came back at some point. Has he changed? I enjoy dining at Pizzaiolo, but should I be? I can walk to Jo's from my house and would love something like Pizzaiolo close by. (no idea on a timeline).

Edit: fixed gender of the chef.

Seeing a show tomorrow that starts at 8pm. I have a dinner reservation at 7pm.

I've eaten on the restaurant side before, and not the show area.

Do I just say I'm seeing a show at 8 to get seated where the performance is or is there a separate process?

Does anyone have a bakery that sells Dutch Crunch rolls in Oakland?

My wife and I dislike most boba joints but we absolutely love places that have good, fresh brown sugar boba. There are a couple places in the bay we stop by if we're in the area and are hoping to try more.

Do you have a favorite places that serves a brown sugar boba milk of whatever various kinds? Especially if you can adjust the sweetness

Despite my screen name, restaurant does not need to serve alcohol.

I love myself some soy garlic wings with pickled daikon and rice. I used to enjoy Banchan up in north Berkeley, but it seems to have closed. I looked at a few places and it seems like several restaurants buy Von's chicken and make it in-house? How is that set up? In that case should I just go directly to Von's?

Edit: As some folks pointed out, the restaurant is spelled Bonchon. And it still exists!! Just not in Berkeley anymore. That's fine with me; I'm excited to try out your recs!

I recently moved to Oakland from NYC where I use to go to some really good cafes. I’ve recently been on the hunt for really good Vietnamese coffee and my roommate who grew up in the Bay recommended I try Vietnamese coffee from House of Phin. 

All I can say is, it did not disappoint! It’s phenomenal Vietnamese Ice coffee. One of the stronger/ more robust coffees I’ve tried and probably one of the best coffee I've tried to date. 

If you like your coffee on the sweeter and creamier side, their most popular drink (also my favorite) is the Hanoi Egg coffee. Sounds weird if you’ve never heard of it but it’s amazing (and does not taste like egg LOL). The egg cream is an important addition because the coffee is that strong. I would highly recommend visiting. It gets busy some times and I can tell they are working hard there to accommodate everyone.

📍 1920 International Blvd, Oakland, CA

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Is there a restaurant in Oakland that has really good egg tofu dish? Usually the egg tofu is deep fried and then tossed with other proteins and veggies. Ty in advance!

My girlfriend is Sicilian and she hasn’t had luck finding a place with great food from there. Any recommendations?

I’m so bummed they closed during the pandemic. They used to have this dry hand pulled noodle and cumin lamb shank dish that was one of the best things I’ve ever eaten and unfortunately haven’t been able to find anywhere else. Does anyone have recommendations? Bonus points if you know the dish I’m talking about.

I ordered from both places - the last time confusing one with the other- and one is great with excellent biryani, and the other was just meh. Can anyone help me figure out which one I want? The meh one’s biryani was orange-ish

Seeking recommendations for a vendor that will do breakfast burritos (even if they’re mini), ideally for under $10 per person. Breakfast tacos are also acceptable!

Has anyone eaten here yet? Nua Thai opened in the location of Pla Daek on piedmont ave. The menu looks similar but not identical to Pla Daek, which was one of my favorite Esan Thai places in the area.

Does anyone have any experience with any pre-prepared thanksgiving dinner kits? The one at Berkeley bowl caught my eye, has anyone had it before? Thanksgiving is actually my favorite holiday and I usually cook a big spread but I’m very pregnant and due just before the holiday so searching for a backup plan. Open to options in Oakland, alameda, Berkeley, Albany, and el Cerrito. Hoping to feed 5 adults.

Jimmy John’s just released this pickle sandwich and it brought back memories of this sandwich from a deli back home when I was a kid.

Closest Jimmy John’s is in Concord or Livermore.

Anyone know of a deli/sandwich shop closer to Oakland that sells these?

Anyone know where I can get goat (not lamb) cuts in Oakland?

Do we have any good “New American” spots anymore? Chop bar, mockingbird , longbranch (Berkeley), American oak (alameda) all closed in the past 2 years plus closures before them, honor is still remodeling I believe . There’s townhouse in emeryville but I haven’t loved them since the mgmt change. And southie and wood tavern have super limited menus altho decent. Just wondering if we have any spots where you can count on a menu with a few decent salads and starters, steak frites, fried chicken, salmon something, and bread pudding, and a focus on whiskey/bourbon cocktails? I have to go to Lafayette for these types of places now.

looking for recs on places that I can order a Deep Fried turkey in the east bay for Thanksgiving

For tonight when we get off work. Bonus points for places with a happy hour :)

Sfgate article covering Berkeley Bowl statement

Sorry to intrude with politics but it is food related and I know the bowl is popular.