saturday six - october 31 🎃
friday fives are on a little break, but this week's just-announced crop of local openings merit a quick saturday six. (tips always welcome; follow us on instagram if you'd like.)
shattuck and butter breakfast and brunch restaurant is now open as of 10am october 31, at 1511 shattuck avenue in berkeley. 🍳
the burger fix counter kiosk for smash burgers, fish sandwiches, hot dogs and loaded fries opens monday, november 2, at 1511 shattuck avenue, suite a, in berkeley. 🍔
nono's doughnuts soft opens thursday, november 5, at 2514 bancroft avenue in berkeley. 🍩


north beach pizza is looking at a november 6, 2026, opening at 2072 university avenue in berkeley. photos berkeley eats.
if all goes to plan, north beach pizza will reanimate the downtown corner bobby g's pizzeria property on friday, november 6, (with possible soft-open slices before that) at 2072 university avenue in berkeley. 🍕
salt & straw ice cream opens friday, november 13, at 6310 college avenue, suite 140, in oakland, and we'll see you in line. 🍨
bonus: on top of its new dinner service, berkeley thai standout tanzie's has just launched tanzie's pantry club, featuring house-made thai pantry staples, as well as a wine club with wines to complement. sign up here; available for pick-up at the restaurant at 1454 dwight way in berkeley (with delivery to come). 🇹🇭
october 31, 2026 (happy halloween! 👻)