friday fives

friday five

after three years of construction, the plywood barrier has mostly come down at 1515 shattuck avenue putting the neighborhood (and media) on fresh alert: will the new bar adjacent to chez panisse resonate with locals? what will it be called? when will it open? we must all stay tuned. photo credit berkeley eats.

five area stories of note:

breaking: FOB west coming to west oakland's prescott market. (the chronicle)

thrillist has some east bay recs for san francisco visitors willing to cross a bridge. (thrillist)

a taste of paris in oakland at la loulou (merci sf)

way to keep it real, honor kitchen. (instagram)

psst..from 11:30am-12:30pm, berkeley high school students and staff can eat lunch at heroic italian near campus for only $10.

**heroic italian's** restaurant and garden patio is at 2020 kittredge street in downtown berkeley. photo credit berkeley eats.

august 29, 2025 (upcoming gatherings; berkeley-centric happy hours.)

have a restful labor day weekend everybody.

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