friday five - july 31

five area stories of note.

burgers delight the senses at cal burger & more in berkeley. (the daily californian)

uncles from chef geoff davis (burdell) will take over the wood tavern space in oakland next year. the news was first shared by food + wine. (here's more – including that the restaurant is spelled uncles, plural – from the chronicle.)

cool feature on oakland comeback restaurants (includes millennium). (7x7)

travel + leisure shines a flattering spotlight on albany. (travel + leisure)

lastly, contemporary peruvian restaurant and rockridge neighborhood favorite pucquio will close after a final dinner service tonight, july 31, after 13 years. 'thank you for every visit, every celebration, and every moment you shared with us,' said the closing notice on social media, posted thursday. pucquio was at 5337 college avenue in oakland, and closes after service tonight.

july 31, 2026 (farewell july; hello august. tips welcome, please feel free to share berkeley eats.)

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