DOUKKALA in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood is now offering brunch on weekends from 11am-3pm. The Moroccan restaurant is offering brunch dishes with a California twist, like the Benedict with Merguez sausage and harissa hollandaise, or the fig jam-stuffed French toast (yowza). Take a peek at the menu here. For beverages, they offer a selection of teas and coffee, as well as Moroccan mimosas and a sparkling berry sangria. 4905 Telegraph Ave. at 49th St., Oakland, 510-653-8691.
East Bay Express reports that STANDARD FARE, the dinner delivery service from Chez Panisse alum Kelsie Kerr, is now offering curbside lunch pickup via Square. You can now order seasonal sandwiches and salads online or through the app. You just order, then get a text when your food is ready, and your bag lunch is brought out to your car (or bike or whatever) when you pull up. Options include a seasonal soup, rotating meat or vegetarian sandwiches, and salads. The lunch menu is available Tue-Thu from 11am-2:30pm. 2701 8th St. at Carleton, Berkeley, 510-356-2261.
Berkeley is about to get another coffee roaster, San Francisco Magazine reports. It’s called SUPERSONIC COFFEE and comes from John Laird, founder of Pacific Bay Coffee, and his wife, Björg Brend Laird, of the Nordic Barista Cup. The team will be importing and roasting beans, and will have a Nordic and European focus in their approach. They’re currently working with Dutch espresso machine company Kees van der Westen to import and distribute their machines, as well. By 2015, in addition to roasting coffee, they hope to have cafés in throughout the East Bay. To start, though, they’ll have a roastery and an Airstream trailer for serving coffee. 2322 5th St. at Bancroft, Berkeley, 510-542-2540.
Back in May, Berkeleyside Nosh caught wind that NORIKONOKO would be reopening this summer after closing due to a fire last year. According to Yelp, it looks like they’re back open and slinging Japanese comfort food once again! The menu is a bit smaller, but you’ll find the same cozy atmosphere and many home-style dishes. 2556 Telegraph Ave. at Dwight, Berkeley, 510-548-1274.
The French toast at Doukkala’s brunch. Photo from Facebook.
