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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

The Crepe Pan<\/p>\n

The Piedmont Avenue restaurant was in the neighborhood for 10 years, and served many sweet and savory crepes. The location was part of the Crepevine chain until 2016, when it became independent and rebranded. In addition, they served sandwiches, pastas, and salads, omelettes, and other breakfast items. The Crepe Pan<\/a>, 4184 Piedmont Ave., Oakland\u00a0<\/p>\n

Millennium Restaurant<\/p>\n

Millennium, a renown vegan restaurant in Oakland\u2019s Rockridge neighborhood, announced that it\u2019s closing its doors after May 16. Co-owner Alison Bagby<\/a> said the restaurant is no longer financially sustainable. The restaurant first opened in San Francisco more than 31 years ago. The restaurant has its own cookbook, which was published in 1998. Bagby also said that she hopes to bring something \u201csmall and sustainable\u201d after Millenium closes, and to stay tuned for updates. Millennium Restaurant<\/a>, 5912 College Ave., Oakland<\/p>\n

Sweet Fingers Jamaican Restaurant<\/p>\n

The Jamaican restaurant in East Oakland closed its doors on Sunday in this location. The restaurant is known for its savory stews, currys, jerk chicken, and patties. However, the restaurant noted in a Facebook comment that they are \u201crelocating to [Uptown] Oakland. More specifics to follow!\u201d Sweet Fingers Jamaican Restaurant<\/a>, 5859 Foothill Blvd., Oakland<\/p>\n

Tasty Pot<\/p>\n

Tasty Pot, a chain hotpot restaurant in downtown Berkeley, has closed. A Nosh reader sent us a tip that a sign on the door said it\u2019s permanently closed. Yelp<\/a> has also reported that the restaurant is closed. Tasty Pot, 2115 Kittredge, St., Berkeley\u00a0<\/p>\n

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