Doña Tomás Gets a Solid Reboot
The new Doña pares down the menu but carries over the impressive bar from its full-service predecessor in a sprawling fast-casual space.
March 25, 2020
Pappo Keeps the Beet Alive
Executive chef John Thiel cooks up a welcome bowl of late-winter sunshine with beets and crème fraiche in Alameda.
February 27, 2020
Brenda’s Brings Soul and Souls to Broadway
This iteration is a fun, fast-casual approach to New Orleans-inspired Southern, Creole, and Cajun cuisine.
February 14, 2020
Hoyul Steven Choi’s Latest Restaurant Is Kitchen Story
He is going for cuisine that’s Californian with a touch of Korean.
February 14, 2020
Paradiso Stays the Course
The long-term San Leandro stalwart offers a haven of familiarity and high-quality food that comforts.
January 17, 2020
Revival of the Tribune Tavern
The modern/old-school watering hole plates up New American gastropub fare with flair. Missteps aside, it looks headed in the right direction.
December 20, 2019
Doña’s Carnitas Is More Than Just ‘Little Meats’
The precise way in which carnitas is prepared at Doña is a secret, but there are only four ingredients.
December 6, 2019
The Berkeley Boathouse Is More Than a Typical Hotel Restaurant
Part of an $8 million ‘refresh,’ the Berkeley Boathouse opens within DoubleTree by Hilton Berkeley Marina with a chef-driven menu.
December 6, 2019
ZINO’s Brandon Hicks Updates Crab Louie
Brandon Hicks maintains classic elements of the traditional Crab Louie but presents it in a modern way with a Mediterranean touch.
October 25, 2019
