The College Avenue Ike’s has shut and tipsters report several Berkeley eateries — including a juice shop, a Telegraph spot and a Thai kitchen — have been flagged closed. Online listings and ordering pages show mixed signals.

A landlord dispute pushed a Fruitvale home kitchen into Aloha Club, where InNenasKitchen's kathiew now sells out on weekends.

PopUp Bagels is converting Lafayette's former Taco Bell into its first Bay Area shop this fall, promising hot whole bagels and rotating schmears.

A franchisee plans five Buffalo Wild Wings GO shops across the Bay Area, starting with a Fremont pickup-and-delivery outpost next to Panda Express and Club Pilates.

Calicraft's Davis taproom opened in September 2025 at The Davis Collection, serving California‑style Neapolitan pizza, cocktails and fresh house beers in a large event‑friendly space.

Bangalore Blues on Solano Avenue has added an $80 tasting menu that pairs Pochys staples with Karnataka specialties. The dinner set sits alongside the restaurant’s a la carte offerings.

Caramba, a Spanish tapas concept from local restaurateur German Carlucci, is set to take over 411 Main St in Pleasanton and is targeting a late‑May opening. The small spot will focus on shareable plates and a wine program.

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Home Eat is expanding into Union City’s Central Plaza, taking over the longtime Rose Garden Restaurant space. The chain lists the new location as “coming soon” at 33348 Alvarado‑Niles Rd.

The team behind Tanzie’s opens Nudi Blue at 2049 San Pablo Ave on April 9, serving Chiang Mai teas and creative high‑tea sets by day and a planned raw seafood bar at night.

Oakland’s Millennium, a stalwart of plant-based fine dining, will close its Rockridge dining room on May 16 after nearly 32 years. Owners say they may reopen in a smaller, sustainable form.

The vegan cinnamon-roll brand Cinnaholic has reopened on Hearst Avenue near UC Berkeley, soft-opened in March and holding a Friday grand opening with $2 signature rolls.

Kura Revolving Sushi Bar opens at Union Landing in Union City this Friday with $4.10 plates and giveaways for early guests.