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.

A family‑run barbecue group tied to the Ingrams is set to take over the downtown Lafayette storefront at 3422 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Owners have not announced an opening date.

Bay Area chefs and bars scored eight finalist nods in the James Beard Awards, from Quince to Sun Moon Studio and Smuggler’s Cove.

Super Duper Burgers opened in San Ramon at the Shops at Bishop Ranch, handing out free burgers to early visitors and serving Brandt Beef patties and Straus shakes.

June’s Pizza has reopened in West Oakland, serving 18‑inch pies smothered in freshly grated Parmesan and a thriving late‑night slice scene.

Oakland’s Two Pitchers is opening a beer‑garden‑style taproom at 3821 Noriega in San Francisco’s Outer Sunset, bringing radlers and $3 pints to the beach.

California is spending $23 million to expand produce-matching incentives at farmers markets and small retailers, aiming to stretch benefits and bolster local growers.

East Oakland favorite Carnitas Carnitas Zamora is opening a 30-seat taqueria at 6633 Bancroft Ave in April, expanding its menu while keeping the Sunday truck ritual.

Rancho Cantina is expanding beyond Lafayette, taking the Cocina Hermanas space at 501 Hartz Ave in Danville with a targeted summer 2026 opening. The Danville spot will bring the Lafayette wood‑fired menu and a larger bar to Hartz Avenue.

Jake's Cafe & Catering in Livermore closed on March 23 after 12 years. Owner Jake Palmer cited health reasons and handed out free farewell breakfast burritos.