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Mamacita, a fast-casual Mexican spot, has opened in Emeryville’s Public Market following C Casa’s departure in February, the E’ville Eye reports. Mamacita serves staples like tacos, burritos and quesadillas, but reviewers on Yelp are most thrilled about the pozole. (Both red and green are on offer). Mamacita, 5959 Shellmound St., Emeryville
Square Pie Guys, the local Detroit-style pizza chain known for its crispy edged-pies, is gearing up to open its sixth Bay Area location in Walnut Creek on Jan. 11. You’ll find the Square Pie Guys classics on the menu, plus a new item: a signature pizza developed in collaboration with iconic Bay Area rapper P-Lo. It’s topped with rich vodka sauce, red onions, longanisa, Italian sausage, and hot honey bomba sauce, then finished with spicy ranch and fresh basil. Plus, a portion of proceeds from each pie sold will support United Playaz, a nonprofit dedicated to youth empowerment, mentorship, and violence prevention in the Bay Area.
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Cecilia Seiter is a freelance writer from Oakland. She reports on the local food and drink scene for Nosh and contributes regularly to Forbes Advisor’s education vertical.