Oakland loses another classic hot dog joint, and one Indian restaurant makes way for another

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Jot Mahal Palace of Indian Delicacies (School Ave.)

A Nosh tipster knowledgeable us that the School Avenue location of Jot Mahal, a longtime Berkeley establishment for vegetarian Indian meals, has closed. Possession confirmed the closure by telephone and likewise stated {that a} new Indian spot, Chandni Chowk, has already taken its place as of October 28. Jot Mahal nonetheless operates on the nook of Shattuck and Cedar in Berkeley, however 3211 School Ave. (close to Alcatraz) is now closed.

Kaspers

It has been a tough week for decent canines in Oakland: After 95 (!) years in enterprise, Kasper’s Sizzling Canine has closed for good. SF port reported that 80-year-old proprietor Harold Koojoolian had deliberate to promote the constructing and retire together with his spouse Bonnie, however the course of was accelerated when Bonnie handed away unexpectedly earlier this 12 months. Kasper’s nostalgic neon signal has already been eliminated, however individuals in search of a basic, old school sizzling canine can nonetheless cease by Caspers, which has 5 extra areas within the East Bay. (Caspers was based in 1934 by a cousin of Kasper’s authentic proprietor after a household dispute.)

Tryan Oakland-based nonprofit that works with youth and households within the East Bay, has bought the putting hexagonal constructing within the Dimond District and renamed it The LinK. Trybe introduced in a post on social media that it plans to supply cafe service within the morning along with the unique Kasper’s menu, in addition to function a communal kitchen and house for meals entrepreneurs to check ideas. Kasper’s was situated at 2551 MacArthur Blvd. (on Wilson Ave.) in Oakland.