"A Nosh tipster let us know that the College Avenue location of Jot Mahal, a longtime Berkeley institution for vegetarian Indian food, has closed. Ownership confirmed the closure over the phone and also shared that a new Indian spot, Chandni Chowk, has already taken its place as of Oct. 28. Jot Mahal is still up and running at the corner of Shattuck and Cedar in Berkeley, but 3211 College Ave. (at Alcatraz) is now closed."
"SF Gate reported that 80-year-old owner Harold Koojoolian had planned to sell the building and retire with his wife, Bonnie, but that the process had sped up when Bonnie passed away unexpectedly earlier this year. Kasper's nostalgic neon sign has already been taken down, but folks looking for a classic, old-timey hot dog can still stop by Caspers, which has five remaining locations in the East Bay."
"Trybe, an Oakland-based nonprofit that works with youth and families across the East Bay, has purchased the distinct Dimond District hexagon-shaped building and renamed it The LinK. Trybe announced in a social media post that it plans to offer cafe service in the morning in addition to the original Kasper's menu, and also serve as a community kitchen and space for food entrepreneurs to test concepts. Kasper's was located at 2551 MacArthur Blvd. (at Wilson Ave.) in Oakland."
The College Avenue location of Jot Mahal at 3211 College Ave. (at Alcatraz) has closed and was replaced by Chandni Chowk on Oct. 28; Jot Mahal continues operating at Shattuck and Cedar. Kasper's Hot Dogs in Oakland closed permanently after 95 years. Owner Harold Koojoolian had planned to sell and retire, and his wife Bonnie’s unexpected death accelerated the process; Kasper's neon sign has been removed. Caspers still operates five East Bay locations. Trybe purchased the Dimond District hexagon-shaped building, renamed it The LinK, and plans morning cafe service, a community kitchen, and space for food entrepreneurs.
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