friday five

friday five
taqueria el chacho (aka the north berkeley BART taco stand) at the corner of sacramento and virginia streets in berkeley, with communal street seating and al pastor off the trompo. photo credit berkeley eats.

five area stories of note.

so much going on at berkeley kitchens at 2701 eighth street in berkeley, including la noisette's final croissants, a move back for third culture's kitchen, new cafe bolita (grand opening march 25), xulo and future newcomer milk cloud – dang. good luck finding parking. (the chronicle xulo; the chronicle milk cloud; third culture; cafe bolita)

the oakland pizza scene's spotlight in the chronicle this week included pizza ponte, flour + water, mama's boy, hesher's, june's and others. (the chronicle)

peace-loving readers who also enjoy third spaces: check out richmond's silent book club, hosted next at the backyard. (instagram)

these uncluttered posts from fan-favorite schedule gatherer east bay popups are so welcome. (instagram)

how (not) to do the robot. (ktvu)

march 20, 2026 (tips, about, so many openings)

food, news, tips, treats.