friday five - august 28
five area stories of note.
believe: richmond's barbacoa mejia wins big. (ny times gift article)
upstairs at snail bar in oakland coming september 4. (!!)
great now list. (the chronicle)
what's for lunch? (berkeley high jacket)
eggy's move is imminent. the brunch team leaves the epicurious garden monday, and will reopen soon at 2451 shattuck avenue in berkeley, in the former location of fish & bird.


the signs for eggy's are removed from outside the epicurious garden on thursday, august 27. this is their final weekend in the space. photos courtesy l/berkeley eats.
august 28, 2026 (patios, happy hours, wings, more tips welcome, if you share this news, please credit berkeley eats)