Honor Emeryville Announces Soft Opening
Honor Kitchen & Cocktails is finally ready to pull the curtain off of their renovation efforts that have been ongoing for over a year.
Bay Street Announces Tokyo Central as Grocery Tenant
The mysterious grocery store at Bay Street has finally been officially announced by CenterCal Properties after years of speculation. “We are excited to finally
Emeryville Retail & Services Updates: Carters, Nike Store Close; Badminton Returns; Aldo Temp. Closure
A handful of updates covering Emeryville’s retail scene since our last update in May. During this period, the city experienced two closures, a reopening,
Obituary: Amelia Rose Bucci (1942-2024)
Amelia Rose Bucci, known by locals simply as “Bucci,” passed away on May 29th at the age of 82. Bucci was the proprietor of
June 2024 Food & Drink Updates: Minnie Bell’s Closing; Honor Reopening; Las Brasas Now Open
Some food & drink updates in and around Emeryville since our last May update. Among the updates in June include the sad closure of one
GALLERY: Emeryville PD Participates in Annual Torch Run to Benefit Special Olympics
Roads were temporarily blocked throughout Emeryville on Wednesday to accommodate The Emeryville Police Department’s participation in the annual Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run
[UPDATED] The Emery Weekly Farmers’ Market Resumes
A new Farmers’ Market kicked off at The Emery Apartment complex on Saturday. The event included over a dozen local vendors selling the typical
GALLERY: Ballers Era Begins at West Oakland’s Renovated Raimondi Park
The Oakland Ballers played to a sold out crowd on Tuesday evening to officially anoint the renovated, 4,000 seat Raimondi Park. With the imminent
May 2024 Food & Drink Updates: Chipotle Coming; Two Grand Openings; New Food Hall Coming to West Oakland; Café Space Conversion
Some food & drink updates in and around Emeryville since our last April update. Among the updates in May include a new Chipotle location,
Ballers Baseball Club Leading West Oakland’s Raimondi Park Revitalization
The Oakland Ballers baseball team have taken another big step forward to playing their first games in Oakland. The expansion Pioneer League team received
May 2024 Retail Updates: Ulta Beauty Closing; Arts Africains Reopens; East Bay Badminton Shutters
Some timely local retail updates over the past month in Emeryville that we wanted to share. Also, ICYMI, we also recently posted an update
End of Emeryville Chevys Era Marred by Break-In
The farewell celebration to honor Emeryville’s “charming” Chevys was marred by a weekend break-in. The Chevys was burglarized Sunday evening with their stock of
April 2024 Food & Drink Updates: Nusa to Public Market; Chevys’ Last Sunset, Five Guys Finally Opens
Some quick updates on some local restaurants we’ve been following since our last update in March. We’re closely following the status of Mumu Hotpot
March 2024 Food & Drink Updates: JARS to Bay Street; Comeback Café Attempting ‘Comeback’; Townhouse Property Hits the Market; More Ghost Kitchen Options
Some local Food & Drink updates in and around Emeryville since out last update in February including a JARS dessert shop opening at Bay
Horn Barbecue opting not to reopen Mandela Parkway location following devastating Fire
Chef Matt Horn announced that he has opted to not reopen Horn Barbecue following a devastating fire last November. “After deep reflection and prayer
Total Wine Coming to Former Decathlon Space
The vacant Decathlon space (and a Toys R Us prior to that) is getting a new tenant. Total Wine & More has a pending
Emeryville Chevys to close after 25 years
The Emeryville Chevys will close their doors on April 16 after operating at their Emeryville Marina location for 25 years.
Feb. 2024 Food & Drink Updates: Two Public Market Stalls Close; Five Guys Grand Opening Date; Delirama Jr. Pivoting?
A few food & drink announcements since our last update in November including the highly anticipated grand opening of Five Guys, the sad closure of two
50 Years of History for Emeryville Artists’ Cooperative
It’s a story we’ve all heard before: Artists find cheap, funky space in a neglected industrial area and beautify it making the neighborhood more
Q&A: Councilmember Kalimah Priforce reflects on a tumultuous first year in Emeryville Politics
Recently having completed his first year on Emeryville City Council, Kalimah Priforce provides his candid insights on the often opaque world of local politics
Retail Updates: Apple Store Slated to Reopen; Verizon Moves To Powell St. Plaza, BMO Branch Opens, La-Z-Boy Space for Lease
Some local retail business openings and other activity in Emeryville to begin 2024 including openings at Bay Street, The Powell Street Plaza and the
Pedestrian Involved in Hit & Run Near IKEA Dies from Injuries
A pedestrian that was the victim of a hit and run near IKEA earlier this year has sadly passed from her injuries. Michelle Farmer
BREAKING: Horn Barbecue Devastated by Fire
West Oakland’s Horn Barbecue was ravaged by flames in an early morning blaze. A 4:20 a.m. alert on the Citizens App alerted users to
Emeryville Historical Society Launches City’s First Historic Walking Tour
The Emeryville Historical Society is pleased to announce the launch of the first of its kind self-guided historic walking tour around the city’s historic
