This family-friendly restaurant in Richmond opened in November, readying an outdoor space perfect for lawn games, music, and movie nights — with a crowd-pleasing menu to boot. Breakfast sandwiches are served all day, along with burgers, and tartines; vegans, vegetarians, and those looking for gluten-free options won’t be left out, as well, with the option to sub ingredients to make a dish perfect. Get the sausage and egg sandwich, but swap in an Acme croissant for extra oomph.

Hammerling Wines is the new kid on the block, joining neighboring wineries in the Gilman District of Berkeley. Already, the winery is joining First Fridays, during which local businesses group together for wine tastings and bites from rotating food vendors. Hammerling also has an events schedule with exciting pop-ups like Tacos Sincero dropping in, perfect for pairing with the sparkling wines and drinkable reds for which Hammerling is known.

Portland, Oregon’s Great Notion Brewing has made the leap to opening a taproom in California, taking over the former Torpedo Room on Fourth Street in Berkeley. There are 16 beers on tap, a mix of Great Notion’s core beers, including smoothie beers and sours in rotation and in 16-ounce cans available to go. Go for the hazy IPAs, and as a PSA: outside food, children, and (well-behaved and leashed) dogs are welcome.

Many were saddened to see Oliveto’s 35-year tenure in the Market Hall building come to an end, but in its place is the new Acre, looking to fill out the two-story space with a cafe and restaurant. If you’re more in the mood for the feel of a “European-style” cafe, park yourself downstairs and pick out some sardines or garlic shrimp with a glass of wine. If you’d rather have bigger dishes for a dinner at night (with a cocktail), head upstairs for the heftier plates, such as a whole roasted branzino or a rotisserie chicken.

Pop-up favorite Poppy Bagels built its fanbase through bagel deliveries and a regular stint at the Grand Lake Farmers Market, but now they’re throwing open the doors on a permanent home in Temescal. The everything and salt and pepper bagels are favorites, and on the sandwich side go classic with a lox bagel, or try something different like the truffle honey combo, employing black truffle chive cream cheese topped with local honey.

Chef Paul Iglesias recently opened Parche in Uptown Oakland, a new restaurant serving “contemporary Colombian” food in a well-designed setting. The menu offers small plates and shareable items, including build-your-own ceviches, which are well worth a look. The empanadas and carimañolas are also worth consideration, along with the restaurant’s Spanish-style gin and tonics.

Calabash is a new project from Kingston 11’s Nigel Jones and Komaaj’s Hanif Sadr. It’s an all-day spot that serves both Afro-Caribbean dishes and Northern Iranian cuisine, taking diners from day to night. There are egg dishes and tahini and jam toast for breakfast, while heartier dishes like roasted chicken or platters of sumac-laden labneh dip go from lunch until the evening. There’s also a cocktail bar with specialty drinks and a separate wine bar featuring local wines to keep the party going in this multi-functional spot.

After holding a few events that gave customers a sneak peek at the space in late 2022, Kinfolx is officially open, serving coffee, wine, and a space to gather. Grab a Kinfolx latte if you’re there to work on your laptop at one of the tables, and when you’re ready to clock out, switch over to the wine selection and peruse the newly installed wine shelves toward the back gallery.

Chefs Solomon Johnson and Mike Woods took over the Tribune location in Oakland this October, bringing their OKO supper club pop-up to downtown. Expect refined dishes that center pan-African and Creole cuisine as Johnson and Woods envision it, all in the historic Tribune building. The residency is set to last for at least one year, so get there fast.

Left Bank Brasserie has become a part of the Bay Area’s exploding French restaurant scene, with outposts in San Jose, Larkspur, and Menlo Park. But the newest addition to the mini-restaurant chain boasts views of the waterfront at Jack London Square along with the classic French fare fans have come to expect. Among the new options are a seafood platter and a fried chicken dish made as an ode to New York’s Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken.

Charles Farrier has sold his popular cheesecakes and treats at farmer’s markets since 2016, but the La Cocina incubator alum opened his own space in Oakland’s Laurel District in December. Now, those who know Farrier for his sweets — the personal-sized cheesecakes are perfect for when you just want a sweet little something — can buy them at his permanent bakery, and sample more of Farrier’s food with the inclusion of breakfast and lunch.

Much of Oakland, nay the East Bay, might already know chef Dominic Prado’s food at Tacos El Último Baile from its time as a popular food truck, but now Prado is serving up his street-style tacos at his new, permanent restaurant in Fruitvale. Go for anything rotating on the trompo, but also make sure to check out the specials while you’re at it — they’re usually limited and in high demand (not to mention, delicious). And now that the food isn’t served out of a truck, kick back and enjoy the cantina vibes while you sip on a beer alongside your tacos.

Charlie May made a name for itself as a coffee shop staple at pop-ups and markets, but now sisters Arianna and Analyssa Cruz have opened a permanent location in Oakland. Try the champorado or latiya cold brew, two drinks for which the shop is known.