Drink – Berkeleyside

Blindwood Cider is run by three family members, two seen here: Erin Gable (top), Cathy Cable with baby Juniper. Photo: Blindwood Cider

Drink

A small-batch, family-run cidery finds its home during the pandemic

by Lauren BonneyAugust 26, 2020September 15, 2020

Before COVID-19, Blindwood depended on keg sales, but since selling directly to customers online, it’s found a new local community of fans.

Oeste Bar & Cafe in Oakland. Photo: Ricky Rodas

How Uptown and downtown Oakland bars are surviving the pandemic

by Ricky RodasAugust 14, 2020September 15, 2020

The Kingfish offers to-go alcohol, as well as limited outdoor seating on its back patio. Photo: Sarah Han

Drink

How your favorite neighborhood bar is surviving the pandemic

by Risa NyeJune 24, 2020September 15, 2020

East Brother Beer brewer Paul Liszewski. Photo: Clara Rice Photography

Drink, Nosh lists

Father’s Day is coming. Here are the best beers for dad, recommended by local dad brewers

by Lauren BonneyJune 17, 2020September 15, 2020

A selection of wines from Great China in Berkeley.

Drink, Nosh lists

11 East Bay restaurants selling prized, hard-to-find wines at retail prices

by Guest contributorJune 10, 2020September 15, 2020

David Lebovitz.

The pandemic ended his book tour, but chef-author David Lebovitz is in ‘good spirits’

by Minhae Shim RothApril 1, 2020September 15, 2020

A steaming mug sits on a desk in the foreground.

Drink

If ever it was time for tea, it’s now

by Joanna Della PennaMarch 24, 2020September 15, 2020

Pork katsu curry rice and house-made soft tofu with a Midnight Lullaby cocktail ordered for takeout from Fish & Bird in Berkeley.

Business, Drink

Restaurants can now sell beer, wine and cocktails to-go during shelter-in-place, but will that help keep them around?

by Amalya DubrovskyMarch 23, 2020September 15, 2020

Sobre Mesa, a new cocktail lounge from Nelson German opened March 5.

Uptown’s Sobre Mesa is open and ready for lively chats and tasty tapas with tropical drinks

by Lauren BonneyMarch 5, 2020September 15, 2020

Business, Drink, Nosh

Allegro Coffee Roasters to leave Whole Foods. Will racks for online grocery delivery replace it?

by Brandon YungMarch 4, 2020September 15, 2020

SF Beer Week. Photo: Carly Hackbarth

Drink, Nosh, Nosh lists

Our top 10 picks for SF Beer Week events in the East Bay

by Lauren BonneyFebruary 7, 2020September 15, 2020

Dana Bushouse, owner of Crooked City Cider Taphouse in Oakland.

Cider’s popularity and innovation continues to grow, but misconceptions — from skepticism to sexism — remain

by Cirrus WoodFebruary 3, 2020September 15, 2020