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The Best Dishes Our Food Critic Ate in October

Delicate steamed rice rolls and deep-fried water spinach with a side of star rating discourse.

Soleil Ho Nov 2, 2026

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Yap Zone: Who Had the Spiciest Take at LitCrawl?

Journalists have opinions, too.

Cecilia Lei Oct 30, 2026

Culture

Thao Nguyen on Collective Power and the One Vegetable She Always Brings On Tour

We catch up with the East Bay songwriter on the eve of her nationwide tour to support Show Me, her first studio album in six years.

Soleil Ho Oct 29, 2026

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a bracket that reads COYOTE 'dadliest band tournament,' which is insane, pitting the following bands against each other: Nickelback, Steely Dan, Grateful Dead, Doobie Bros., Green Day, Korn

Culture

What Is a Dad, Anyway?

Our provocative ‘Dadliest Band’ bracket inspires deep questions — and a Soleil apology tour.

Emma Silvers Jun 24, 2026

Three people and a dog sit behind a table with a big green banner that says "COYOTE Independent journalism with a bite!" in front of beer kegs

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Yap Zone: We Went to the Alameda Record Swap!

It's hot vinyl summer already?

Soleil Ho May 22, 2026

Six danishes topped with mayonnaise, seaweed flakes, and bonito flakes.

Life

COYOTE Exclusive: Oakland’s Bake Sum Finally Has Opening Date for Alameda Outpost

Oakland's beloved Asian American bakery is heading to the East Bay island.

Rahawa Haile Apr 27, 2026