Eye on the Hills: Oakland restaurants come and go, offer new menu items
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Oakland has been recognized as a culinary hotspot, with businesses like Paddington Cafe now offering free samples of homemade dumplings to attract customers. The Huang family makes five types of dumplings by hand in their new Dumpling House restaurant in Alameda, creating buzz among locals. Meanwhile, Forge has recently reopened in Rockridge, expanding their menu to include more than pizza. However, not all is thriving; Pomella has closed due to rising costs and reduced customer numbers, highlighting challenges within the restaurant industry post-COVID.
The Huang family hand-makes five kinds of dumplings at Paddington Cafe, which are being offered as free samples to attract customers during the introductory period.
After moving from Jack London Square, Forge has reopened in Rockridge, serving a varied menu that includes not only wood-fired pizza but also unique seafood and hearty burgers.
Pomella, a Middle Eastern restaurant led by chef Mica Talmor, has closed due to rising costs and declining customer numbers, a consequence of the pandemic's economic fallout.
Oakland is recognized as the top culinary hotspot in the U.S., showcasing a dynamic dining scene that is continually evolving with new offerings.
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