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friday five

oakland's once notable clove and hoof appears abandoned during business hours, and its google listing is marked permanently closed. the restaurant first opened in 2014, but has gone through at least one ownership change since 2020. photo credit berkeley eats.

five area stories of note.

lovely weekend coming up, all fresh air and flowers. happy mother's day however you celebrate.

speaking of celebrations, this week marks two years for berkeley's stylish little market of all places, and linger longer will be there saturday. 🎂 (instagram)

congrats to oakland's y's choice and berkeley's funky elephant, both showcased with love on the april 30 episode of check, please! bay area. (and t'chaka last night!) (kqed)

who's headed to the special annual taste of north berkeley next wednesday evening may 13, at shattuck and vine? ticket sales benefit the nonprofit north shattuck association and its community neighborhood events (earth day swap, summer block party). (taste of north berkeley 2026)

alert: fried chicken and waffles starting this weekend at brezo in albany. (instagram)

bonus: as if we couldn't adore this man any more, check out this new series (especially world cup fans). first up: shawarmaji!

footnote: loving pizza pop-up goldpie's taste in movies lately. (instagram)

may 8, 2026 (kid stuff, updated spring strawberries, happy hours)

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