friday five

five area stories of note from the local food media:

rob lam reopening montclair's perle this month as perle bar. (the chronicle)

simple pleasures – the strawberries and cream at friends and family. (eater sf)

tease southern kitchen coming to the public market. (the e'ville eye)

albany has become a hit for restaurants. (the chronicle)

new cookbook "good things" from samin nosrat launch potluck at joanna goddard's. (dinner, a love story)

prescott meats & deli permanently closed after four months. (instagram, yelp)

august 1, 2025 (some upcoming gatherings.)