friday five
five+/- area stories of note.
we're not a huge fan of national 'days,' but...happy doughnut day.
berkeley's super friendly, algerian-inspired counter gusto (and its newer fast-casual couscous bar) made the east bay times' 10 summer restaurants to try. (bay area news group)
'chicken and chips with a side of gravy' at oakland's bakesale betty (aka aussie alison barakat) in honor of the visiting socceroos, tomorrow, june 6, 6-9pm.
changing berkeley: permits filed for the old oxford elementary school property at 1130 oxford street (since 1911!) to become 32 new homes. (the school itself moved in 2020.) (sf yimby)
changing oakland: a great good place for books farewell storytelling event tonight, june 5, at 7pm. (ggpbooks; gofundme here) 💔📚
bonus: chef amelia telc sends a little dispatch showing sweet scenes from six months at berkeley's bar panisse. (instagram)
reminder: first friday. 🍷
happy pride. 🌈
june 5, 2026 (thanks to our subscribers for all the latest tips; side note: we know many, many june birthdays – happy birthday to all. 🎈)