friday five

five area stories of note:

how many boba shops are too many? (sfgate)

eater's current list of 16 worthy berkeley destinations. (eater sf)

the 'tuna head' at fish & bird turned some heads this week... (instagram)

fall is cafe season: oakland's the caffe by mr. espresso starts great pumpkin latte service monday, and their chef collabs include this spiced nyc-inspired coffee drink from nelson german through october 11. (tip: pair it with a bear claw from tarts de feybesse.) (the caffe by mr. espresso)

riggers loft in richmond has permanently closed. (richmond standard)

october 3, 2025 (coming soon to berkeley; fall watch list for oakland.)