friday five
five area stories of note.
ice fever (the good kind) has hit the bay, and we can't wait to hear where alysa liu will be celebrated next. (trabocco, bakesum, fenton's, arizmendi lakeshore)
rink-related side note: who else is excited to check out the oakland skates?
north berkeley's vintage hosted them last weekend and people are still talking: bebe's texas barbecue is at kingfish in oakland next. (instagram)
pho vy is at great notion in berkeley today. (instagram)
please give a little extra love to these berkeley businesses this week. (berkeley scanner)
bonus: this cake looks delicious.
february 27, 2026