friday five - august 21

friday five - august 21
banana pudding frozen custard at lexie's in downtown berkeley. photo credit berkeley eats.

five area stories of note.

berkeley's population seems to have tripled overnight [welcome back, bears] – check out the line today at fava. (instagram)

help the local butcher shop in berkeley celebrate 15 years. (instagram) 🎂🥩

ann's catering gets a well-deserved spotlight in the east bay express. (east bay express)

note: the annual rockridge district rock-n-stroll in oakland is tomorrow from 11am-4pm. (rockridge district association)

confirmed: thicc in oakland moving into the old clove & hoof space at 4001 broadway in oakland. (instagram)

august 21, 2026 (apologies for the sick-day delay; tips (and soup recs?) welcome.)

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