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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. The openings and closings for each month are then compiled into a round-up. Have a tip for Nosh?\u00a0Submit it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Albany restaurant opening<\/p>\n

10.22.25:\u00a0After a year of converting an old dentist\u2019s office into a cafe and bakery, Starter held its grand opening on Solano Avenue Saturday, Oct. 25. In addition to items found at the College Avenue Starter location such as quiche, croissants, breads, and kouign amann in a variety of flavors, the Albany outpost will also feature baseball-sized, fluffy beignets with and without fillings. Founder and master baker Brian Wood said he was attracted to the location because of the bustling dining scene on Solano Avenue and the ease of working with the city of Albany.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Wood said he\u2019d wanted to do donuts for a long time, but he hadn\u2019t had the right equipment until the scratch build out of the Albany location, which includes a deep fryer and a griddle. Wood has plans to introduce hot sandwiches like tuna melts in the future.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWe worked on the beignet recipe for two to three months and made 11 or 12 versions,\u201d Wood said. \u201cI wanted it to feel indulgent.\u201d\u00a0Starter Bakery<\/a>, 1183 Solano Ave., Albany<\/p>\n

Berkeley restaurant openings<\/p>\n

10.22.25: In the space that\u00a0formerly housed Flacos<\/a>, Ashby Eatery has opened up with a menu including breakfast burritos, biscuit egg sandwiches, avocado toast, acai bowls, banana bread french toast, wraps and sandwiches, and a beverage lineup including smoothies, coffee, wine and beer. There is both indoor and outdoor seating, and pre-packaged items for takeout.\u00a0Ashby Eatery<\/a>, 3031 Adeline St., Berkeley<\/p>\n

Headland Brewing has taken over and refreshed the old Bear\u2019s Lair space<\/a>, which went through five owners since 2015. In addition to a selection of twenty cold taps, menu highlights include pretzels served with your choice of IPA mustard or beer cheese, seasoned French fries, chicharrones seasoned with tamarind and pasilla chiles, and carnitas tacos. Burgers, sandwiches and salads are also available, and wine and cocktails. There are big TV\u2019s for watching Cal games, foosball, shuffleboard and giant Jenga. Headlands on Campus<\/a>, 2465 Bancroft Way, Berkeley<\/p>\n

Impression of Lanzhou<\/p>\n

10.22.25:\u00a0Thanks to a Nosh tipster for letting us know this noodle shop from Concord featuring traditional Lanzhou soup, a traditional beef noodle soup from the northwestern region of China, has expanded to Berkeley and is now softly open. The menu also includes soup dumplings and steamed buns, and the soups come in spicy and mild options and are all prepared with hand-pulled noodles.\u00a0Impression of Lanzhou, 1878 Euclid Ave, Berkeley<\/p>\n

10.15.25:\u00a0Ini Burger, a casual burger joint serving Halal burgers, chicken wings, salad bowls and loaded fries, is expanding its reach in the East Bay. With locations in Fremont, Campbell, Pleasanton and Santa Clara, Ini Burger recently opened its fifth location in Berkeley. Stop by for a classic cheeseburger, or venture out with a Hawaiian spice or double decker burger.\u00a0Ini Burger<\/a>, 2114 Center St. (at Kala Bagai Way), Berkeley<\/p>\n

10.10.25: Berkeley\u2019s boba shop cup runneth over. J\u2019s Snacks and Tea is the latest addition to Berkeley\u2019s burgeoning boba scene, offering snacks like popcorn chicken, spicy Taiwanese sausages and sweet potato fries dusted with plum powder. Heartier meals are also available, including bento box lunches, rice bowls and a seared salmon salad.\u00a0J\u2019s Snacks and Tea<\/a>, 2505 Hearst Ave. (at Euclid Ave.), Berkeley<\/p>\n

10.15.25: Mendocino Farms, the cult-favorite destination for upscale salads and sandwiches, has closed its takeout outpost in Oakland in favor of a full restaurant in North Berkeley. You\u2019ll find gourmet sandos like the spicy Calabrian turkey on focaccia (roasted turkey, sweet hot peppers, shaved parmesan, sweet onion, tomatoes, arugula, Calabrian chile vinaigrette and aioli) and colorful, crispy salads like the Baja green goddess (impossible chorizo or chicken adobado, roasted corn, black beans, jicama, avocado, grape tomatoes, red onions, Monterey jack, taco crunch, romaine, arugula, cabbage, cilantro and Baja goddess dressing.)\u00a0Mendocino Farms,<\/a>\u00a01919 Shattuck Ave. (at Hearst Avenue), Berkeley<\/p>\n

10.29.25: Berkeley welcomed a new Thai spot to its ranks. Praaw Thai Eatery is currently in soft opening mode, serving dishes like grilled pumpkin curry, pad Thai topped with tiger prawns, and pad kee mao beef in an elegant, low-lit bistro. You probably can\u2019t go wrong with any of the entrees, but don\u2019t skip dessert: there\u2019s crispy Thai flower cookies paired with fragrant pandan ice cream. The name \u201cPraaw\u201d translates to sparkling or dazzling, and it seems to be living up to the name.\u00a0Praaw Thai Eatery<\/a>,\u00a01277-1279 Gilman St. (at Santa Fe Avenue), Berkeley\u00a0<\/p>\n

El Cerrito restaurant openings<\/p>\n

10.10.25: After closing down for renovations in July, Peet\u2019s Coffee has reopened its El Cerrito location on San Pablo Avenue. The coffee chain celebrates 20 years in El Cerrito this year.\u00a0Peet\u2019s Coffee<\/a>, 9895 San Pablo Ave. (at Carlson Ave.), El Cerrito\u00a0<\/p>\n

Emeryville restaurant opening<\/p>\n

10.22.25: After shuttering temporarily over the summer, Comeback Cafe in Emeryville has opened its doors again. Stop by for banh mi sandwiches and vermicelli bowls, plus drinks like boba, fruit teas and iced coffee.\u00a0Comeback Cafe<\/a>, 6009 Christie Ave., Emeryville\u00a0<\/p>\n

10.22.25: Art, music, food, drinks and community events are the cornerstone of Hella Bees, a buzzy new bar and lounge celebrating its grand opening in Oakland this week. Drop by for a new lineup of signature cocktails and Afro-Asian fusion bites, then take it all in either on the patio or at the large indoor lounge area. Follow Hella Bees on\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0to stay up to date on events like NBA season opener watch parties, paint and sip nights, DJ sets and more.\u00a0Hella Bees<\/a>, 2340 Harrison St., Oakland\u00a0<\/p>\n

10.15.25: After a two-year closure, beloved South Bay bakery Honey & Pearl has found a permanent home on the Emeryville and Oakland border. Head to their\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0for instructions to pre-order and pickup from their new spot on weekends. You\u2019ll find classic bestsellers including their signature guava chiffon cake, plus cookie butter brownie bars, ooey gooey bars, coconut pineapple cake, burnt almond cake, and both classic and Mexican banana pudding.\u00a0Honey & Pearl<\/a>, 1145 65th St., Emeryville\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Oakland restaurant openings<\/p>\n

10.15.25: Classy waterfront dining has returned at Eve\u2019s Waterfront. After a kitchen fire prompted the restaurant to close for several years, Eve\u2019s will celebrate its grand reopening this weekend. The restaurant is rolling out new brunch offerings \u2014 including a raffle that promises to award the winner comped brunch for an entire year \u2014 plus indulgent dishes like Moroccan wings, smoked trout salad and cr\u00e8me br\u00fbl\u00e9e French toast.\u00a0Eve\u2019s Waterfront<\/a>, 15 Embarcadero West, Oakland\u00a0<\/p>\n

10.29.25: Sideshow Kitchen, a beloved Oakland destination for crave-worthy loaded burgers, garlic parm wings, hot honey chicken cheese fries and Oreo milkshakes, has opened a new venture on San Pablo Avenue. Sideshow Express offers the same menu, plus breakfast options \u2014 and an Instagram\u00a0post<\/a>\u00a0hints at exclusive items.\u00a0Sideshow Express<\/a>, 6037 San Pablo Ave. (at 61st St.), Oakland<\/p>\n

Richmond restaurant openings<\/p>\n

10.22.25: A new smash burger spot softly opened in Richmond Oct. 18. Burgers can be ordered with or without cheese and in single, double, or triple-patty versions. Burgers come with \u201cboss sauce,\u201d lettuce tomatoes and caramelized onions. The menu also includes a fried chicken sandwich, french fries cooked in beef tallow, sweet potatoes fries and onion rings.\u00a0Tommy\u2019s Burger Co.<\/a>, 12560 San Pablo Ave., Richmond<\/p>\n

San Leandro restaurant opening<\/p>\n

10.10.25: San Leandro has a new outpost for Vietnamese food. Saigon Yum serves a range of Vietnamese specialties including banh mi sandwiches, noodle soups, beef stews and Saigon-style broken rice served with grilled pork chop, steamed egg loaf, shredded pork skin, fried egg, pickled veggies, scallion oil and house-made fish sauce.\u00a0Saigon Yum<\/a>, 15099 Hesperian Blvd. (at Halcyon Dr.), San Leandro<\/p>\n

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