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That Hausa Vegan: Nigerian chef finds community, healing in Oakland

January 20, 2026 Kristal Raheem

A Nigerian-born chef builds a healthy lifestyle and community in Oakland.

Reem’s California to reopen in Oakland’s Jack London Square

November 5, 2025 Ayah Ali-Ahmad

Beloved Arab bakery Reem’s returns to Oakland with a new flagship, worker-owned structure, and wholesale expansion plans.

Hyphy Burger opens in West Oakland

August 10, 2025 Rasheed Shabazz

Oakland’s newest smash burger spot, Hyphy Burger, opened in West Oakland.

Oakland First Fridays are Back

May 21, 2024 Howard Dyckoff

May’s First Friday in Oakland showcased local talent with a bustling market, a runway fashion show, dance performances, interactive art, and a Latin-themed celebration.

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My Oakland restaurant was broken into 3 times last year. Love for the neighborhood is why I stay

February 1, 2024 Manna Tekie

A small restaurant owner shares the struggles of having her business broken into three times in one year — and why she is staying for now.

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TikTok Food Influencer Keith Lee Shows the Bay Love – But is it Enough?

January 11, 2024 Brandy Collins

Keith Lee’s visit to the Bay Area promises a surge of attention for local restaurants — but will it help restaurants in the long run?

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Everett and Jones Barbeque Celebrates 50 years of Sauce, Stories, and Flavor

September 15, 2023 Brandy Collins

Shirley Everett-Dicko credits community, large family, and an Asian community connection for helping start the barbecue chain

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Oakland’s Chabot Space & Science Center Will Host 2023 California Michelin Guide Ceremony

June 12, 2023 Momo Chang

Oakland has been named a host city for the 2023 California Michelin Guide Ceremony, according to Visit Oakland. The invite-only event will take place July 18, 2023 at the Chabot Space & Science Center in

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Hunger In The Face Of Hubris

May 17, 2023 Amelah El-Amin

Providing every low-income citizen with a daily meal allotment of $79 will end the United States war against hunger. This is the amount of the new daily meal allotment afforded to the members of the

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Black Vines Wine Festival Celebrates Black Vintners In Its 12th Year With a Sold Out Crowd

March 2, 2023 Brandy Collins

Although the Bay Area weekend forecast originally promised torrential storms, the skies cleared Saturday for the 12th annual Black Vines Festival, celebrating Black-owned wineries from across the world. The festival was founded in 2011 by