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By Dana Eastland. The famous (infamous?) 24-hour diner LUCKY PENNY is officially closing this week, Hoodline reports. The old-school diner certainly never won any awards for its food, but it provided a rare spot for late-night dining, and its cheap, old-fashioned platters garnered many fans. They are staying open until…

By Dana Eastland. Beginning on Sunday January 3rd, Oakland restaurant PENROSE will be serving weekend brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-2pm. Like the dinner menu, the inspiration for brunch comes from North Africa, Sicily, and Andalusia. There is an option for the Moorish breakfast, which is served for the…

Over the weekend, I was invited into the soon-to-open VOLTA for an exclusive look at the menu and cuisine. While the space is still in the final stages of assembly, the kitchen has been hard at work. To recap from our most recent post, this is the third restaurant from…

Last week, we previewed the food and cocktail menus at MR. TIPPLE’S RECORDING STUDIO, and now it’s time to take a look around the space. The official opening is tonight, Tuesday December 15th. Owner Jay Bordeleau (Maven) brought on G. Paoletti Design Lab to design this jazzy nightclub…