Oakland now boasts its own Boricua restaurant, plus a new wine bar and burger truck

Be aware 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. Do you could have a tip for NOSH? Submit it right here.

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

Forest Tea Bar, who beforehand ran pop-ups beneath the title 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 gives superbly 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 Avenue), Berkeley

Puerto Rican Avenue Delicacies is celebrating its mushy opening as we speak and serves 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 well-liked meals truck. Anticipate fan favorites resembling Pernil, Mofongo and Arroz Con Gandules on the menu. The restaurant will serve take-out and catering in the interim, however test Instagram For updates for his or her opening hours – and go to Kqed Learn the unbelievable story of chef Rivera. Puerto Rican Street Cuisine1430 twenty third Ave., Oakland

Artisan Burgers on Wheels is the secret at STR8 Flame, a newly launched meals truck primarily based 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 monitor of the most recent actions of the truck. STR8 flameOakland

The clubhouse, an outdated occasion location in Level San Pablo Harbor, has been reopened with restricted hours beneath a brand new alias, The Knot Membership.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

Candy treats for individuals and their furry mates? It does 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 resembling crispy cod pores and skin or peanut butter and bacon therapies. The salty puppy, 1900 Stenmark Dr., Richmond