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Smart sips, zero snobbery: Bay Grape is the kind of bottle shop and wine bar where the wines are thoughtful, the vibes neighborly, and the staff actually loves turning you on to new producers.
Hands-on game history: Whether you grew up blowing into cartridges or fine-tuning your aim, make The Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment (MADE) your this-week nostalgia fix.
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Nosh has reported that a 50-year-old Berkeley bakery, Nabolom, is closing its doors after a half-century of baking.
Full story at berkeleyside.org ↗
The Landmark Piedmont Theatre in North Oakland, California, has been operating since 1917 and remains a popular local spot.
Full story at eastbaytimes.com ↗
Alameda is hosting three events this weekend, including a benefit concert for local charities on Friday, October 2, and a Halloween Market at the Elks Lodge.
Full story at alamedapost.com ↗
Grocery Outlet is set to open near Lake Merritt, California, in a former Walgreens location.
Full story at oaklandside.org ↗
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