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friday five - august 14

friday five - august 14
easing into berkeley's back-to-school week with some local treats: aces ice cream, available at berkeley's of all places. (more local provisions.) photo credit berkeley eats.

five area stories of note.

'pops needed a break:' ben's in oakland not closing after all, will renovate and reopen. (thanks, kqed.)

this monday, august 17, parche in oakland hosting fundraising event for colombia, to help earthquake relief efforts. (instagram)

emeryville favorite rudy's can't fail cafe was on good morning america.✨ (instagram)

man...oakland's home of chicken and waffles to close later this month. (nbc bay area)

he wasn't just a vessel, 'he had taste.' thanks to a reader for sharing this meditation on the cult of anthony bourdain. (new york times magazine)

bonus: wow, the fig sundae at rose pizzeria. (instagram)

the quiet summer mood around campus will shift soon, as will wait times for favorite local venues: move-in starts august 17. photo credit berkeley eats.

august 14, 2026 (tips, shares, subscribers and sponsors welcome.)

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