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Pumpernickel (and pumperthingle!) bagels at Boichik Bagels in Oakland, April 10, 2026. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inOrganic Epicure

Is it time for a pumpernickel bagel comeback? These fans say yes.

Alix Wall by Alix Wall April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

In the same January week that a New York Magazine article suggested the pumpernickel bagel might be an endangered species, Oakland’s Poppy Bagels announced it was adding the dark rye–flavored, […]

A shawarma plate in progress at Hummus Bodega in San Francisco, May 14, 2024. (Aaron Levy-Wolins)
Posted inSmall Bites

Super Mensch arrives. Hummus Bodega heads to the East Bay. Etc.

Alix Wall by Alix Wall October 9, 2025October 9, 2025
Bagels from Loveski were crowned best in the Bay Area by the San Francisco Chronicle. Does that sound right to you? (File photo)
Posted inSmall Bites

The Bay Area bagel debate continues. Meat Carnival returns. Etc.

Alix Wall by Alix Wall September 26, 2025September 26, 2025
J staff members hold bagels
Posted inSmall Bites

Schlok’s new shop. And hold my schmear: J.’s bagel taste test

Alix WallJo Ellen Green Kaiser by Alix Wall and Jo Ellen Green Kaiser September 2, 2025September 2, 2025
Cover of Sabor Judio cookbook
Posted inSmall Bites

Bubbelah opens. Local event for ‘Sabor Judío’ cookbook. Jams, shrubs and bagels.

Alix Wall by Alix Wall July 2, 2025July 2, 2025
Rugelach
Posted inSmall Bites

Rugelach by Ukrainian refugees. GoFundMe for bagels. New eateries.

Alix Wall by Alix Wall June 20, 2025June 20, 2025
Opening day at Poppy Bagels in Oakland's Temescal neighborhood, Feb. 1, 2022. (Lillian Ilsley-Greene/J. Staff)
Posted inSmall Bites

S.F. Jew out on ‘Top Chef’; Bagels in Chronicle’s top 100 restaurants

Alix Wall by Alix Wall April 21, 2025April 21, 2025
Fresh everything bagels at Bageltopia in Berkeley, May 10, 2024. (Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins)
Posted inOrganic Epicure

At Bageltopia, a former bagel wholesaler goes retail with creative menu

Alix Wall by Alix Wall May 17, 2024May 23, 2024
Hundreds of eaters and drinkers pack Stockton and Filbert Streets at the first annual Pizza, Bagels and Beer Festival in San Francisco, Aug. 19. 2023. (Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins)
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North Beach goes all-carb for first Pizza, Bagel and Beer Fest

Aaron Levy-Wolins by Aaron Levy-Wolins August 23, 2023August 25, 2023
A car drove into the Oakland location of Wise Sons deli on June 4. It was the second time in just over a year. (Photos/Courtesy Evan Bloom)
Posted inSmall Bites

Wise Sons reopens in Oakland; Pizza, Bagel and Beer Fest coming up in SF

Alix Wall by Alix Wall July 30, 2023August 10, 2023

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