Dining
Braid evolves from buzz-worthy babkas to new Berkeley bakery; plus Salt & Straw announces Rockridge opening date and North Beach softly opens
By Katherine Langford
Salt & Straw’s first East Bay scoop shop sets opening, CHIX debuts in former Horn BBQ spot, and more new restaurants
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
More from Marcus →Managing Editor · Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 8:08 PM · 1 min read
Salt Straw s first East Bay scoop shop sets opening, CHIX debuts in former Horn BBQ spot, and more new restaurants A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
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