Radical Collectivism and Nudes Collide at a Berkeley Art School
A group of students inherited a classical painting atelier from their legendary teacher. Its three worker-owners preserve old-school technique while rethinking the rest of the model.
Food
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The Best Things Our Critic Ate in May
Sidewalk rotisserie chicken, maximalist brussels sprouts, and smoked brisket so good it left me wondering, “is the meat curing me?”
The Best Things Our Food Critic Ate in April
Every month, food writer Soleil Ho recounts the best bites of the Bay Area (and elsewhere).
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.
In Beans We Trust
In the Bay Area, the humble legume has quietly become a cultural touchstone — and a mirror for how we eat through uncertain times.
Napa’s Biggest Black Culture Festival Didn’t Pay Several Chefs Until They Threatened to Sue
Blue Note's Black Radio Experience drew sold-out crowds to Napa Valley. Months later, some contractors were still chasing their money.
Yap Zone: A First Look at Cenaduria Elvira in Oakland
An acclaimed Jalisco-style restaurant opens a brick-and-mortar in Oakland.
Orinda-Raised Social Media Star Debuts Her Cookbook
Easy “go-to” recipes are at the center of Maxine Sharf’s cookbook, with a panoply of healthy dishes inspired by her upbringing in the East Bay.
Pass the Rice, and Please Explain Your Genocide
At a thoughtfully organized dinner in Oakland, Palestinian culinary activists shared more than just food — they offered their stories, their resilience, and their patience
San Leandro’s TikTok-Famous Chinese Bakery Sandwiches Herald the Year of the Fried Fishwich
Are the viral chicken and fish sandwiches worth the wait? Yes — with some caveats.
What the ‘Asian Market Boom’ Is Missing: An Ode to Pacific East Mall
As shiny, new Asian grocery stores are hailed as retail "saviors," the decades-old Pacific East Mall in Richmond shows how immigrant cultural spaces matter beyond their economic benefits.
A Michelin-Recognized Chef Was Allegedly Set to Cater a Hackathon. So Why Did the Food Look Like “ass”?
Dinner was pure, thoughtless dude chum.