"The question isn't when will restaurants be allowed to open—it's when will the public feel comfortable eating in them?"
@tomcolicchio on the the future of restaurants after #COVID19, why they must be part of the solution to our food crisis, & rethinking our social safety net.
https://twitter.com/nprfreshair/status/1258412997388709888
@tomcolicchio on the the future of restaurants after #COVID19, why they must be part of the solution to our food crisis, & rethinking our social safety net.

One way to support our locally-owned restaurants in the East Bay—while *also* assisting frontline healthcare workers— @EastBayFeedER.
Started by @ayeletw, this volunteer effort uses 100% of donations to buy meals from 71 local restaurants for our heroes.
https://www.eastbayfeeder.org/
Started by @ayeletw, this volunteer effort uses 100% of donations to buy meals from 71 local restaurants for our heroes.

Another way to support our local restaurants in the age of #COVID19: order delivery & takeout!
As @tomcolicchio noted, many are pivoting to adapt. From selling groceries, meal kits, cocktails & more—restaurants in the East Bay are getting creative. Thread— https://www.berkeleyside.com/2020/03/20/a-distillery-makes-hand-sanitizer-a-restaurant-sells-toilet-paper-how-food-businesses-are-doing-covid-19-pivots
As @tomcolicchio noted, many are pivoting to adapt. From selling groceries, meal kits, cocktails & more—restaurants in the East Bay are getting creative. Thread— https://www.berkeleyside.com/2020/03/20/a-distillery-makes-hand-sanitizer-a-restaurant-sells-toilet-paper-how-food-businesses-are-doing-covid-19-pivots
In addition to standard fare, some spots now sell groceries & staple pantry supplies—allowing you to support your favorite restaurants *and* their food suppliers.
Local family-favorite @Goldensquirrelp has added this to their offerings, full list @ebnosh
https://www.berkeleyside.com/nosh-guide/shelter-in-place/pantry-supplies https://twitter.com/goldensquirrelp/status/1259282503623475200
Local family-favorite @Goldensquirrelp has added this to their offerings, full list @ebnosh

In the spirit of #MothersDay
, a suggestion: try brunch to-go from your favorite East Bay spot.
Included in this @eatersf's list are several #AD15 favorites: @LaNote2377 in Berkeley, Sam's Log Cabin in Albany, and Oakland's Kitchen Story & Brenda's. #brunch https://sf.eater.com/maps/east-bay-brunch-takeout-delivery

Included in this @eatersf's list are several #AD15 favorites: @LaNote2377 in Berkeley, Sam's Log Cabin in Albany, and Oakland's Kitchen Story & Brenda's. #brunch https://sf.eater.com/maps/east-bay-brunch-takeout-delivery
For East Bay parents, @bookishbecky has a list of kid-favorites w/delivery!
Suggestions: @Trueburger (shakes!), @homeroom510's legendary mac+cheese, & Noodles Fresh in Berkeley keeps it simple.
I'll add a personal family-fave for take-out: @ZacharysPizza. https://sf.eater.com/2020/4/22/21231611/best-kid-friendly-delivery-sf-peninsula-east-bay
Suggestions: @Trueburger (shakes!), @homeroom510's legendary mac+cheese, & Noodles Fresh in Berkeley keeps it simple.
I'll add a personal family-fave for take-out: @ZacharysPizza. https://sf.eater.com/2020/4/22/21231611/best-kid-friendly-delivery-sf-peninsula-east-bay
Taco trucks were—by their very nature—ready for our new takeout only era!
Some top taco spots in #AD15:
Richmond: Tacos Los Primos, Maya Taqueria
Albany: Tacos El Autlense
Berkeley: Tacos Sinaloa, Comal, Casa Latina
Oakland: @EatCholitaLinda, @tacososcar https://sf.eater.com/maps/best-east-bay-taco-truck-taqueria-mexican-takeout-delivery
Some top taco spots in #AD15:
Richmond: Tacos Los Primos, Maya Taqueria
Albany: Tacos El Autlense
Berkeley: Tacos Sinaloa, Comal, Casa Latina
Oakland: @EatCholitaLinda, @tacososcar https://sf.eater.com/maps/best-east-bay-taco-truck-taqueria-mexican-takeout-delivery
In the spirit of getting creative in response to our new #COVID19 reality, some Bay Area restaurants are now selling their lineup of dumplings—in frozen form!
One local #AD15 spot where you can stock up on frozen dumplings: New Dumpling in El Cerrito
https://sf.eater.com/maps/frozen-dumplings-takeout-sf-east-bay
One local #AD15 spot where you can stock up on frozen dumplings: New Dumpling in El Cerrito

. @eatersf recently put the spotlight on the food scene in #AD15's City of Richmond.
Featured spots in @CA_Richmond, incl.:
- Phila Burger Station
- Andy's Donut Stop
- Q's Halal Pizza
- Mississippi Catfish
- 2207
- Brezo
- Gran Milan
- Raymond's Pizzeria https://sf.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-richmond-east-bay
Featured spots in @CA_Richmond, incl.:
- Phila Burger Station
- Andy's Donut Stop
- Q's Halal Pizza
- Mississippi Catfish
- 2207
- Brezo
- Gran Milan
- Raymond's Pizzeria https://sf.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-richmond-east-bay
The East Bay is lucky to have so many high-quality, locally-owed, restaurants.
We could go on & on—so to wrap, here are a few more highlights in #AD15:
- Daughter Thai Kitchen
- Pyeong Chang Tofu House
- Minnie Bell’s Soul Movement
- Vik’s Chaat
- Kiraku https://sf.eater.com/maps/best-east-bay-oakland-berkeley-restaurants-takeout-delivery
We could go on & on—so to wrap, here are a few more highlights in #AD15:
- Daughter Thai Kitchen
- Pyeong Chang Tofu House
- Minnie Bell’s Soul Movement
- Vik’s Chaat
- Kiraku https://sf.eater.com/maps/best-east-bay-oakland-berkeley-restaurants-takeout-delivery
You can find a long list of all the amazing restaurants *still* serving our East Bay community in @berkeleyside's @ebnosh. Their handy guide has all the offerings of pickup & delivery.
Have a favorite spot? Know other restaurants getting creative? Share
https://www.berkeleyside.com/nosh-guide
Have a favorite spot? Know other restaurants getting creative? Share
