East Bay chefs on what ‘The Bear’ gets right—and wrong
For some, FX’s hit TV show about the high-pressure world of fine dining struck too close to home.
Adults play: New Westbrae wine bar offers space to ‘chill’
Diva Robin opened Adega Azul n June with a menu of Brazilian small bites and focus on organic, sustainability-minded wineries.
Foams, foraged fruit, and clear ice: How an Emeryville food scientist found her passion making gourmet kakigori
After she was laid off, food scientist Ting Lin began concocting intricate shaved ice creations at home. Now, she sells her colorful kakigori at pop-ups across the East Bay.
Baking your own luck: Former Sister pastry pros dish out unique treats at an Oakland wine bar
When the restaurant they worked at closed, Blair Cardigan Smith and Kelci Moran started Good Luck Bakery.