friday five

five area stories of note:

the new york times boldly announces the key to a great breakfast sandwich is...pastrami. (who else thought of krispy joe’s?) (new york times)

sharp eyes might have spotted that cup of jo's recent week of outfits is set in berkeley, of all places. highwire flowerland also makes an appearance. (cup of jo)

berkeley's casa de chocolates expands with a new oakland location, opening november 22. (instagram)

dough zone dumpling chain to open next week, right next door to triple rock in downtown berkeley. (instagram)

local favorite night heron bread reveals its upcoming brick-and-mortar bakery in alameda. (tipster; instagram)

bonus: your mom is so berkeley she probably knows exactly where the hemp seeds are kept in this kitchen. (instagram; 1000-piece puzzle from oakland puzzle company, inspired by the facebook group of the same name.)

november 14, 2025 (oakland's coming soon)