friday five

five area stories of note.

lots of expansions to sf recently for east bay spots: signal, gregoire, two pitchers, noor, elaichi, rose pizzeria, grand lake kitchen...kudos to all, and to the city for the warm welcome.

"she said no thank you:" a couple of dads (literally mama's boys) discuss plans for may 17 may 10. (instagram)

maker heaven: check out the lineup for next saturday's 2026 indie food fest at rockridge market hall in oakland.

yes, please, to these chilaquiles. (instagram/in the wood)

leave the phone, take the pastrami: in a quiet, intentional move, sandwich and coffee house krispy joe's has untethered from social media, to have more time and focus for priorities. salud. og website here, menu here and the physical krispy joe's at 5512 san pablo avenue in emeryville.

ps: is it us, the $$ at the grocery store, or is everyone talking about to good to go lately?

reminder: today's national may day strike might affect neighborhood traffic and favorite local businesses. if you can, please join and/or support local events.

may 1, 2026 (thank you for sharing.)