friday five
five area stories of note from the local food media:
luka's soon to return to oakland as bar skula. (the chronicle)
closed el patio space in berkeley has already reopened as the middle east cafe. (daily californian)
"matcha temple" forest tea bar opens in berkeley. (the chronicle)
puerto rican street cuisine now open in oakland. (kqed)
pho ha noi (ed note: and maybe also the yard milkshake bar) will soon occupy the base of the enclave in berkeley. (sfgate)
july 18, 2025