East Bay new bakery openings and Pittsburg revival
Key Questions
What new bakery is opening in West Oakland?
Grand Opening is the new bakery from acclaimed pastry chef Melissa Chou, formerly of Michelin-starred restaurants like Aziza and Mourad. It specializes in impossibly soft sponge cakes.
How is Pittsburg experiencing a culinary revival?
Pittsburg is seeing a quiet revival fueled by seven small businesses, including Caribbean, wine bar, sausage shop, Filipino bakery, and diner options. The scene emphasizes good food without pretense.
Who is behind the new West Oakland bakery?
Michelin-starred pastry chef Melissa Chou is opening Grand Opening bakery in West Oakland. It focuses on soft sponge cakes and draws from her experience in top Bay Area kitchens.
Melissa Chou Grand Opening bakery in West Oakland (Michelin-starred, soft sponge cakes). Pittsburg quiet culinary revival with 7 small businesses incl. Caribbean, wine bar, sausage shop, Filipino bakery, diner.