An insider's look at the latest restaurants to open on the Bright Side of the Bay.

The restaurant now offers a complete gastropub experience in the style of a classic Japanese izakaya.

It's not braised tofu, but those seeking a less guilty spin on familiar items have a new option.

The specialty ice cream shop has opened its first East Bay location in a converted shipping container.

The new spot also also slings organic milkshakes and four types of fries.

"There's no excuse to make a bad cocktail," said owner and bartender Christ Aivaliotis.

The award-winning Rockridge restaurant is opening a pasta shop in the former Grégoire location.

El Macho has four flavors of mole, as well as regional specialties like goat stew.

“We make clean food,” said owner Josh Levine, who started the chain in 2006.

A converted Dimond district fire station will be the new home of a 4,500-square-foot restaurant with an outdoor patio.

Sideshow is serving up an array of breakfast and lunch options, from burgers and sandwiches to shawarmas and wings.

AC Transit has invited the shop's owner to open a stand in its nearby HQ.

The new market operates on Saturday from 9am to 1pm through October.