Tovin Lapan

1 month ago | oaklandside.org | Tovin Lapan

Matt Horn, chef and owner of Horn Barbecue, will be adding to the menu and hours at his Old Oakland location as he looks to drive more traffic to the restaurant, but will not be opening the West Oakland retail shop that was previously announced. Prior to the March 15-16 weekend, a hand-written sign appeared on the Old Oakland Horn Barbecue location at 464 Eighth St., reading, in part, “Closed.

1 month ago | oaklandside.org | Tovin Lapan |Madeline Taub

The decor at Point Richmond’s Baltic Kiss can only be described as eclectic. Gold mermaid statues sit on either side of the front door, booths and chairs are upholstered with leopard print, and gold crinkly fabric. There are disco balls of various sizes, hanging lanterns, fairy lights, mannequins with mohawks, a painting of a naked woman gifted by former Richmond Mayor Tom Butt, hand-painted swirling ceilings … the list could go on and on.

2 months ago | oaklandside.org | Tovin Lapan

Restaurant’s, bars and markets inject vibrancy and flavor into our neighborhoods, and what are they rewarded with? Fickle Yelp reviewers who will drop a one-star review because they are having a bad day, delivery apps carving chunks out of their profits, and a bird flu outbreak jacking up the price of eggs. Without the corner cafes, bodegas down the street, and mom-and-pop restaurants serving dishes straight from the family recipe book, it would be a lot gloomier in the Bay.

2 months ago | oaklandside.org | Tovin Lapan

President Donald Trump has wasted no time implementing his policies and installing his chosen candidates for top positions, resulting in a flurry of news out of Washington D.C. that is sure to have impacts here in the Golden State. Whether you are leaning into the frantic news cycle and keeping up with every development, or tuning out and looking to unwind, there’s an event for you in Oakland this week. Want to hear the thoughts of a California-born multi-decade politician and federal official?

Dec 31, 2024 | oaklandside.org | Tovin Lapan

Editor’s note: To close the year Nosh is announcing its 2024 award winners. Thank you to everyone who voted, making it a record turnout for the Nosh Awards. Each day Dec. 23-27 and Dec. 30 and 31 we’ll feature one award winner from the seven categories, starting with the saddest closure of the year and ending with the best new bar and restaurant of the year. The 2024 Nosh Award winner for best new restaurant had a head start on the competition.