friday five
five area stories of note from the local food media:
original joe's walnut creek opened thursday. expect cushy booths, juicy burgers and nostalgic italian-american red-sauce fare from the 88-year-old sf-based classic. (kron4) [update 8/18: a kitchen fire its first weekend has already shuttered the new restaurant temporarily. (bay area news group)]
is berkeley the healthiest place to live in america...? (patch)
adega azul, added to the new brunch list (sundays only) starting august 24. (instagram)
fans are asked to share stories about what makes north oakland favorite joodooboo special to them. (instagram)
so many favorite local carbs will be in north beach tomorrow for the san francisco pizza, bagel & beer festival. (tablehopper)
august 15, 2025 (some upcoming gatherings; monday night lights.)