friday five

five area stories of note.

who's going to third culture bakery's 1621 fifth street garage sale in berkeley this weekend? the team is moving kitchens. (instagram)

luke tsai highlights oakland restaurant week's best deals – and helps to make 'poutini' a thing. (a martini with a small side of poutine, available at gold palm). (kqed)

mmmm...this cheese. (cowgirl creamery; instagram)

evergreen cafe in berkeley, somehow peaceful and vibrant all at once, now features fresh art from local artist joseph slusky. (note: sample evergreen's vermouth offerings at sunday evening's reception.) (instagram)

the l&l hawaiian barbecue location at 2475 telegraph avenue in berkeley appears to have closed.

bonus: joining the local industry in wishing happy anniversary to the tablehopper, restaurant savant, cheerleader and open-hearted guide to the sf and bay area food world for 20 years. auguri bella.🍾

march 13, 2026 (friday the 13th tip jar; bar panisse getting great press lately; rene redzepi not so much.)