Published March 7, 2022, in my The Bold Italic column:
Six new restaurants/eateries, plus one pre-pandemic gem and two bar stops, all draw me to the East Bay. Digging in also meant some disappointments, including solid but not destination-worthy cocktails at charming Palmetto, or overwrought cocktails that sound exciting but don’t deliver at The Miranda. But each of these eight has one (or a few) winning aspects. Per usual, I’ve vetted, visited or ordered from every place reviewed here:
https://medium.com/@virginiamiller_29308/8-places-to-eat-drink-now-east-bay-edition-a9dd1b78b5c0
—Caribbean Chic: LITA, Walnut Creek
—Thai Creativity & Cocktails: Jo’s Modern Thai, Oakland
—Downtown Elegant Comfort: Tribune, Oakland
—Palestinian Brunch Goodness: Lulu, Berkeley
—Ethiopian Comfort: Mela Bistro, Oakland
—Korean Deli & All the Tofu: Joodooboo, Oakland
—Quality Cocktail Bar: Low Bar, Oakland
—Tiki Magic: Tiki Tom’s, Walnut Creek
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