{"id":195386,"date":"2026-02-26T21:15:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T21:15:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/195386\/"},"modified":"2026-02-26T21:15:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T21:15:11","slug":"the-barbary-and-guss-no-longer-serving-plus-the-final-weekend-for-tigers-taproom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/195386\/","title":{"rendered":"The Barbary and Gus’s no longer serving, plus the final weekend for Tiger’s Taproom"},"content":{"rendered":"

Editor\u2019s note:\u00a0Nosh<\/a>\u00a0covers food and restaurant news across the East Bay, and each week we publish one article covering all the restaurant openings and one article covering closings. Have a tip for Nosh?\u00a0Submit it here<\/a>.\u00a0Subscribing to the\u00a0Nosh newsletter<\/a>\u00a0is the best way to stay up to date on all of the openings and closings, breaking news, deeper developments, and events in the East Bay food scene.<\/p>\n

Alley Yokocho Kitchens <\/p>\n

The restaurant, near the Cal campus on Telegraph Avenue, focused on Japanese \u201calley\u201d dining has closed. Alley Kitchens served a variety of Japanese fare, such as tonkotsu ramen and chirashi bowls. Alley Yokocho Kitchens<\/a>, 2309 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley.<\/p>\n

The Barbary <\/p>\n

A sign on the window of the tiki bar states that the business is being transferred to a new owner, under the name Sable Lounge. The Barbary, a themed bar that served handcrafted drinks, opened its doors<\/a> a little over two years ago, led by two sisters who previously worked at Trader Vic\u2019s. The building was also once home to Libertine and Lucky Lounge. The Barbary<\/a>, 3332 Grand Ave., Oakland.<\/p>\n

Gus\u2019s World Famous Chicken<\/p>\n

The Tennessee-based hot and spicy fried chicken and Southern plates spot seems to have closed its Oakland location<\/a>. Gus\u2019s was first introduced to the Bay Area in 2020, as a delivery and take out option<\/a> during the pandemic. Gus\u2019s World Famous Chicken<\/a>, 1430 Broadway, Oakland.<\/p>\n

Tiger\u2019s Taproom<\/p>\n

The Jack London neighborhood taproom will pour its last orders on Sunday, March 1, the last day of SF Beer Week, according to Tiger Taproom\u2019s Instagram announcement<\/a>. Owner Brian states, \u201cThis has been one of the hardest decisions I\u2019ve ever had to make, but after 7.5 unforgettable years with amazing friends, family, and community, Tiger\u2019s Taproom will be closing.\u201d In the same announcement, Brian notes that small businesses are suffering and losing foot traffic. Tiger\u2019s Taproom<\/a>, 308 Jackson St., Ste 4, Oakland.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Vietnam House <\/p>\n

The Vietnamese restaurant that served sandwiches, noodle soups, rice plates, and boba has shuttered<\/a>. Gusto<\/a>, an Algerian halal spot that serves merguez (a North African-style sausage), tacos, and burgers opened in its place. Vietnam House<\/a>, 1986 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley.<\/p>\n

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