New Cambodian, Greek, Puerto Rican and Nigerian spots mark July openings

Notice of the editors: NOSH treats meals and restaurant information within the East Bay, and each week we publish an article about all restaurant openings and one article about closures. The openings and closures for every month are then compiled in a round-up. Do you have got a tip for NOSH? Submit it right here.

Berkeley Restaurant Openings

07.15.25: Forest Tea Bar, who beforehand ran pop-ups underneath the identify Three Tea Bowls, has opened a bodily in Berkeley. Forest Tea Bar serves with a small batch, with stone matcha from a household farm in Uji, Kyoto, and provides fantastically made drinks, starting from Hojicha and Taro Matcha Lattes to Ceremonial Matcha over ice. For now they’re open on Friday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to six p.m. Forest bar2628 Shattuck Ave. (in Carleton Road), Berkeley

08.05.25: Contemporary fruit juices arrived within the middle of Berkeley simply in time earlier than the summer season. The fruit tree provides elixers such because the Summer time Breeze, a mixture of strawberry and watermelon juice with hints of lavender and honey, in addition to a blue spirulina limonade and an immune-reinforced spicy ginger and lemon combination. The fruit tree2027 Kala Bagai Approach, Berkeley

07.24.25: In a world of mint chip and vanilla there’s sufficient room for ice innovation – that’s precisely what melts me, a brand new ice cream parlor that’s now open in Berkeley, is on my approach. If their Thai tea and brown sugar mochi or blue jasmine and keenness fruit wirl scoops usually are not sufficient to wave you, see if a scoop of cheddar cheese and walnut praline hits you. And sure, vanilla can be on the menu. Melt me1918 Martin Luther King, Jr. Approach (between Berkeley Approach and Hearst Ave.), Berkeley

07.08.25: Downtown Berkeley Pizza Joint Pizzeria da Laura, a winner of a number of World Pizza championship that was lately proclaimed 50 best pizzerias in the UShas opened an Italian market in a room that the restaurant neighboring. Mercatino provides wine, pantry items, a collection of home made objects, together with contemporary pasta, dressing and sauces and a pizza. Mercatino by Pizzeria da Laura2049 Shattuck Ave. (in Addison Road), Berkeley

07.08.25: The house owners of the Center East Market lately develop to the adjoining area Selling by El PatioWith plans to softly open the café within the center the approaching weekend. The brand new restaurant will serve a menu of Persian delicacies, together with many dishes which have already been offered out of the market, along with providing an entire bar. Within the coming weeks, seek for extra details about Midden -East Cafe from NOSH whereas it’s getting ready for an official massive opening. Midden -Oosten Café2056 San Pablo Ave. (at College Avenue), Berkeley

Oakland Restaurant Opening

07.15.25: A brand new wine tasting has arrived at Jack London Sq.. Alta Vina, who celebrates Californian winemakers, is a casual place that’s rigorously adorned with splashes of mint inexperienced, uncovered bricks and pure wood textures. It’s good to finish with a glass of wine and play a sport (of which they’ve loads at hand, together with Oaklandopoly.) On sunny days, chop a spot on the skin park and luxuriate in a glass of pets moist or Valigui. Alta Vina420 third St., Oakland

07.29.25: After months of renovations and permitting obstacles, a beforehand on-line bottle retailer has opened its long-awaited Brick-and-Mortar. Good Instances Oakland, an e-commerce provider of wine from wine, beer, spirits and cider from everywhere in the world, is now open IRL In North Oakland. Plans for a bar and kitchen are nonetheless within the making, however for now you may come by and undergo their take-home bottle assortment, or develop into a member of one in all their wine, beer or cider golf equipment. Good Times Oakland6369 Telegraph Ave. (in Alcatraz Ave.), Oakland

07.24.25: A casual outpost for Cambodian Takeout -eating has arrived on the outskirts of Clinton Park in East Oakland. Kien Svay Cafe provides genuine, horrible road meals objects similar to Lort Cha (roamed pin noodles), papajas salad, shrimp garlic noodles, beef sticks over rice and extra. Kien Svay Cafe609 E twelfth St., Oakland

07.24.25: After opening his first location in El Cerrito in November, Mugunghwa, named after the Korean nationwide flower, arrived in Oakland (within the former Hancook room). Individuals who cross Telegraph Avenue can cease for classics similar to Korean Fried Rooster, Bibimbap -Kommen, Mul Naengmyeon (cooled noodle soup) and Korean barbecue dishes. Mugunghwa4315 Telegraph Ave. (between forty third and forty fourth St.), Oakland

9jagrills

07.29.25: What began as a meals truck that serves Nigerian road meals, has now develop into a totally bodily restaurant and lounge with a collection of West African dishes. 9jagrills Softs opened July 25 and plant the total opening for Saturday, 2. The menu consists of jollof rice, grilled catfish, rooster suya, oxtail and shawarma wraps. 9jagrills303 Broadway (between third and 4th streets), Oakland

07.15.25: Puerto Rican Road Delicacies celebrated its gentle opening in mid -July and served as a monumental milestone and the profession of chef Eric Rivera. After having spent 5 years behind the bars, the nationally acclaimed chef Die opens in 2015 GRIP received some full-fledged Puerto Rican restaurant of Oakland within the San Antonio district with a wildly fashionable meals truck. Count on fan favorites similar to Pernil, Mofongo and Arroz Con Gandules on the menu. The restaurant will serve take-out and catering in the meanwhile, however examine Instagram For updates for his or her opening hours – and go to Kqed Learn the unimaginable story of chef Rivera. Puerto Rican Street Cuisine1430 twenty third Ave., Oakland

07.01.25: The beloved vegetable soul meals restaurant in Oakland is again after a two-year break. Souley Vegan, who left within the middle of Oakland in 2023 after serving as a group, celebrated his gentle opening on July 5 at Jack London Sq.. They’re open on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Come by for linguine folded in vegan Cajun White Cheddar with palm hearts and zucchini, brown sugar -candied Yams and Jambalaya Arancini with a Louisiana Scorching hyperlink. Souley Vegan101 Broadway, Oakland

07.15.25: Artisan Burgers on Wheels is the secret at STR8 Flame, a newly launched meals truck based mostly in Oakland. You will discover hamburgers with house -made sauces, contemporary pasta salads and flotatoes -Tem all baked potatoes loaded with toppings on the menu. Comply with on Instagram to maintain observe of the most recent actions of the truck. STR8 flameOakland

Piedmont Restaurant Openings

08.05.25: In case you are searching for a contemporary, straightforward midweek meal, you may contemplate Greek wonders, a Greek cultural group that now provides unique dinner on Wednesday night. Every menu incorporates a starter, salad, starter and dessert; The service is accessible within the East Bay and provides each vegetarian and vegan choices. Previous menus have made dishes similar to Melitzanosalata, a Greek aubergine unfold with roasted eggplant, chopped garlic, walnuts, barrel-aged feta cheese and contemporary parsley on heat pita bread. Place your order online on Saturday.

Richmond Restaurant Opening

07.15.25: The clubhouse, an outdated occasion location in Level San Pablo Harbor, has been reopened with restricted hours underneath a brand new alias, The Knot Membership. In the intervening time, the bar is barely open on Friday and provides a view of the water, eclectic decor and a comfortable aft deck space full with fireplace pit, plus small snacks and board video games. The button club1900 Stenmark Dr., Richmond

07.15.25: Candy treats for individuals and their bushy associates? It would not get significantly better than that. The Zoute Pup, which was lately opened in Level San Pablo Harbor, is precisely true if he wants a dopamine enhance. Deliver alongside for a pastry, candy drink or ice and let your pet chow to goodies on goodies similar to crispy cod pores and skin or peanut butter and bacon remedies. The salty puppy, 1900 Stenmark Dr., Richmond