Mario Jackson took his recent layoff from a corporate catering job as push to open a new neighborhood cafe in the recently shuttered space.

Adding to the financial struggles of shelter-in-place, the owners of Bernal Star are fighting back against their landlord, who is demanding $24,867.50 in unpaid rent by the end of the month.

“I cannot foresee in my mind when restaurants will go back to normal,” co-owner Tom Hontalas said.

Social media rumors that Bender's is closing aren't true. But it's going to need some help from customers to survive the pandemic.

The return of outdoor dining on June 19 turned out to be a false start. See how restaurants continue to adapt and more in this edition of Oakland Eats.

The new market, currently in its soft opening, brings fresh produce and essential goods to an area that has previously been called a “food desert.”

Plus, the Ferry Building has a new tart shop.

The Latin eatery had just marked its 20th anniversary on Cinco de Mayo.

It's a sad week for restaurant news, with the closures of two popular spots and another damaged by fire.

Numerous tipsters have asked why Souvla has been closed for nearly four months. Here's what we've learned.

Officials said that they had evidence of dozens of unmasked Fourth of July gatherings, which could lead to even more cases in the coming weeks.

Plus, Dominique Crenn is putting one of her restaurants on hiatus to help feed the hungry.

Plus, a popular downtown Mediterranean spot has rebranded and changed up its menu.