"12.12.25: After two decades of serving as a hub for coffee, art exhibitions and performances, Berkeley's Guerilla Cafe has closed. Guerilla Cafe, an early pioneer in the specialty coffee movement, began in 2006 as a joint venture between ceramicist Andrea Ali and the co-founders of Red Bay Coffee, Keba and Rachel Konte. "Cheers to all the first dates that met at Guerilla, to the endearing friendships that manifested here and the many good conversations had," reads the note left in the papered-over front window."
"12.05.25: Standard Fare, the iconic 11 year-old Berkeley bistro known and loved for its wholesome, seasonal veg-centered menus, is slated to close on Dec. 19. Chef and owner Kelsie Kerr announced on Instagram she's closing up shop so she can retire. Standard Fare began as a humble counter for prepared takeaway meals before blossoming into a full-service kitchen, drawing lines out the door for its creative dishes like the lacinato kale and celery root sandwich and the caramelized onion galette with chicories."
"12.12.25: Carbona Pizza, the Detroit-style pizza joint run by the team behind Grand Lake Kitchen's Dimond District restaurant, has shuttered. True to Detroit form, the pies were baked in a pan with garlic-infused oil to render a thick, crispy crust, then topped with Wisconsin brick cheese and housemade marinara. Carbona's Google listing states it's permanently closed, and online ordering is no longer avail"
Guerilla Cafe closed after two decades as a hub for coffee, art exhibitions and performances, having begun in 2006 as a joint venture involving ceramicist Andrea Ali and Red Bay Coffee co-founders Keba and Rachel Konte. A note on the papered-over front window celebrated first dates, friendships and conversations. Standard Fare is slated to close on Dec. 19 after 11 years; chef-owner Kelsie Kerr announced retirement on Instagram. Standard Fare grew from a takeaway counter into a full-service bistro known for seasonal, vegetable-centered dishes. Carbona Pizza in Oakland has shuttered; its Detroit-style pies featured garlic-infused oil, Wisconsin brick cheese and housemade marinara, and its Google listing indicates permanent closure.
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