The Bay Space is residence to a wealthy tapestry of eating places and different food-based enterprises owned by Black cooks and entrepreneurs. Right here’s an inventory by geographic space of many in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Know of others? Tell us by way of the remark area on the finish of the article and we’ll add them to the listing.
EAST BAY
51 & Tel Cocktail Bar: 5018 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, www.instagram.com/51andtel
alaMar Dominican Kitchen: 100 Grand Ave., Oakland, www.alamaroakland.com
Asmara: 5020 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, https://asmararestaurantoakland.com/
Barcote Ethiopian Restaurant: 6430 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, https://barcote.com/index.html
Blackberry Bistro: 4240 Park Blvd., Oakland, 510-336-1088
A brand new cocktail bar referred to as 51 & Tel is opening in Oakland’s Temescal district in Sept., 2024, related to the Ethiopian and Eritrean restaurant Asmara. (Alexandra Garrett)
Blue Crown Bar & Bistro: 1061 B St., Hayward, www.bluecrownbistro.com
Blue Nile Ethiopian: 160 14th St., Oakland, www.bluenilefood.com
Burdell: 4640 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, www.burdelloakland.com
Carmen & Household Bar-B-Q: 692 West A St., Hayward, 510-887-1979
Chef Smelly’s Creole: 2430 Broadway, Oakland, www.yelp.com/biz/chef-smellys-oakland-3
Clementine’s: 18070 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon, www.clementinesca.com/
Cocobreeze Caribbean Restaurant and Vegan Bakery: 2370 Excessive St., Oakland, https://cocobreezeco.myshopify.com/
Harmony Faucet Home: 3513 Clayton Highway, Harmony, https://concordtaphouse.com
Crumble & Whisk Bakery and Cafe: 4104 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland, www.crumbleandwhisk.com
Dad’s BBQ Subsequent Technology: 1970 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek, www.dadsbbqnextgenerationinc.com
Everett & Jones BBQ: 126 Broadway and 4245 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland; 1955 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley; https://eandjbbq.com
Household Home of Fish and Poultry: Takeout orders from 25140 Mission Blvd., Hayward, 510-886-4112
A mix vegetarian and meat entree at Barcote Ethiopian restaurant within the Temescal neighborhood of Oakland. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Space Information Group archives)
Free Vary Flower Vineyard: 2271 S. Vasco Highway, Livermore, www.freerangeflowerwinery.com
Golden Safari Restaurant and Bakery: 22431 Foothill Blvd., Hayward, https://goldensafari.internet/
Gregory’s Connoisseur Desserts: 285 twenty third St., Oakland, https://gregorysgourmetdesserts.com/
Residence of Hen and Waffles: 247 Fourth St., #111, Oakland, www.homeofchickenandwaffles.com
Horn Barbecue: 464 Eighth St., Oakland; and 3422 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, www.hornbarbecue.com
JTM within the Kitchen: On-line spice gross sales from restaurateur/sommelier Jeremy Troupe-Masi, www.jtminthekitchen.com
Kendejah Restaurant: Takeout from 197 Pelton Heart Approach, San Leandro, http://kendejahrestaurant.com/
Kinfolx Espresso, Wine and Tradition: 1951 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, https://kinfolxoak.com/
Kowbird: 1733 Peralta St., Oakland, www.kowbird.com
Lois the Pie Queen: 851 sixtieth St., Oakland, https://loisthepiequeen.com/
Longevity Wines: 2271 S. Vasco Highway, Livermore, www.longevitywines.com
Matty’s Previous Customary, 464 Eighth St., Oakland, 510-698-5144
Mela Bistro: 35 Grand Ave., Oakland, https://melabistro.com/
The signature dish on the Residence of Hen and Waffles in Oakland. (Picture courtesy of Go to Oakland)
Oeste Bar & Cafe: 722 Clay St., Oakland, https://oesteoakland.com/
Oyo Restaurant: 680 Essential St., Pleasanton, www.oyopleasanton.com
Pop’s Deli & Grill: 30982 Huntwood Ave., Hayward, www.popsdeliandgrill.com
The Pour Up Wine Bar: One I Road, Antioch, https://thepourupwine.com/
Rasa Caffe: 411 thirteenth St., Oakland, www.rasacaffe.com
Reuschelle’s Cheesecakes: Hayward pickups for on-line orders, plus gross sales at farmers markets (Castro Valley, Palo Alto, San Ramon, Previous Oakland, West Oakland), www.reuschelles.com
Crimson Bay Espresso: 3136 Worldwide Blvd. and 3206 Grand Ave., Oakland; 1741 Alcatraz Ave., Berkeley, plus espresso van, roastery and SF places. www.redbaycoffee.com
Reve Bistro: 960 Moraga Highway, Lafayette, http://revebistro.com/
Rush Bowls: 350 seventeenth St., Oakland, https://rushbowls.com/oakland
Ruth’s Buka: 5250 Foothill Blvd., Oakland; https://www.ruthsbuka.com/
Sacred Pig BBQ: Occasion catering, East Bay Eats, 1025 A St., Hayward, https://sacredpigbarbecue.com/
Sobre Mesa: 1618 Franklin St., Oakland, www.sobremesaoak.com
Reuschelle’s Cheesecakes bakes the desserts in 11 flavors, together with the Maple Peach Bourbon pictured. They’re bought at farmers markets or by way of advance order. (Picture courtesy of Reuschelle’s Cheesecakes)
Strong Rock Cafe: Catering, pop-ups and personal events, Antioch-based, www.solidrockcafe.us
Souley Vegan: Coming quickly to Jack London Sq., Oakland, https://souleyvegan.com/
Teni East Kitchen: 4015 Broadway, Oakland, www.tenieastkitchen.com
Willows & Pine: 3525 Fruitvale Ave., Oakland, www.willowsandpine-restaurant.com
SOUTH BAY/PENINSULA
Again A Yard Caribbean Grill: 1189 Willow Highway, Menlo Park; 457 E. San Carlos St., San Jose; 1011 E. Capitol Expressway, San Jose; 1740 S. Winchester Blvd., Campbell; and 638 N. thirteenth St., San Jose, https://backayard.internet/
Claire’s Crunch Cake: 233 N. Grant St., San Mateo, https://clairescrunchcake.wixsite.com/truffles
Coconuts Caribbean Restaurant: 642 Ramona St., Palo Alto, www.coconutspaloalto.com/
DeeLee Desserts: Based mostly in San Jose, 408-391-5307; www.deeleecakes.com
Gojo Ethiopian: 1261 W. San Carlos St., San Jose, http://gojoethiopianrestaurant.com/
Island Style Caribbean Grill: 225 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose, www.islandtastegrill.com
Dorianne and Marc St Fleur’s Island Style Caribbean Grill focuses on Jamaican and Haitian delicacies. The restaurant sits throughout from San Jose Metropolis Corridor. (Dai Sugano/Bay Space Information Group)
Jackie’s Place: 840 N. First St., San Jose, www.jackiesplacesj.com/
Jon Jon’s BBQ & Catering: 1305 Oakland Highway, San Jose, www.fb.com/JonJonsBBQ
JTM within the Kitchen: On-line spice gross sales from restaurateur/sommelier Jeremy Troupe-Masi, www.jtminthekitchen.com
Jubba Somali Restaurant: 5330 Terner Approach, San Jose, 408-440-1504
Kategna Ethiopian Restaurant: 1663 W. San Carlos St., San Jose, www.kategna.com
LeYou Ethiopian: 1100 N. First St., San Jose, www.leyouethiopian.com
LillieMae’s Soul Meals and BBQ: Catering and meals truck pop-ups. www.lilliemaesbbq.com
LillieMae’s Soul Meals and BBQ, situated for years in Santa Clara, now gives catering for its menu of favorites — just like the Hyperlinks with Crimson Beans and Rice — all throughout the Bay Space. (Picture courtesy of LillieMae’s)
Lunch Field: 1876 W. San Carlos St., San Jose, 408-287-3511
Luv’s Brownies: San Jose-based dessert truck at farmers market, events, occasions, www.luvsbrownies.com
Mudai Ethiopian Restaurant: 503 W. San Carlos St., San Jose, 408-292-2282
Nirvana Soul Espresso: 315 S. First St., San Jose; and 19700 Vallco Parkway, Cupertino; www.nirvanasoulcoffee.com
Nita Bee’s Specialty Bakery: Pickup, supply and delivery from South Bay bakery. 408-246-4570; www.nitabees.com
Sandi’s Cobbler Cup Catering: Based mostly within the South Bay; Sandiscatering.com
Spicy Roy’s Caribbean Grill: Switching quickly to pop-ups and events; www.spicyroysgrill.com
Walia Ethiopian Delicacies: 2208 Enterprise Circle, San Jose, https://waliaethiopian.com/
Zeni Ethiopian Restaurant: 1320 Saratoga Ave., San Jose, www.zeniethiopianrestaurant.com
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