8 Exciting Things To Do & Eat This January

There are a lot of negative things we could say about how 2022 is going, but we’ll stick to the good news: there are plenty of new openings, fun collaborations, and pop-ups if you’re looking for ways to support restaurants right now. This month’s agenda is packed with breakfast pastries, coffee-flavored beer, and lots of burritos. Go forth and enjoy—and happy new year.

Annie’s T Cakes is an Oakland-based home bakery that specializes in vegan East Asian snacks like tangyuan and pineapple cakes. And for Lunar New Year, you can order a special box that includes almond cakes, mooncakes, and mooncake biscuits ($30). Pre-order online anytime between January 12th-18th. The pick-up location is at Little Giant Ice Cream in Oakland from January 27th-February 1st (shipping is also available throughout California).

If you or someone you know is in need of a pick-me-up, here’s one great option: a pastry box from Le Dix-Sept. The Mission pâtisserie’s January box ($55) has 10 different pastries, from passionfruit marshmallows and black sesame macarons to cardamom chocolate cookies. Order here for pick-up on January 16th.

The new year includes lots of new restaurants to check out, and Automat is a great option. The NoPa bakery opened last month with pastries, coffee, and a breakfast and lunch menu that includes things like chocolate-filled donuts and a hot chicken sandwich.

Andytown and Barebottle Brewing Company recently collaborated to create a beer version of Andytown’s famous espresso cream soda, the Snowy Plover. It’s called Birds of a Feather, and you can grab a pint at their taproom in Bernal Heights or take some cans to go.

Mensho Tokyo, one of our favorite places for ramen, has opened a new spot in the Twitter building. Jikasei Mensho is counter-service and everything comes in takeout containers, so it’s a bit more casual than the original location. Plus, the new outpost focuses on miso broths, with toppings like roasted pork or A5 wagyu.

The Salvadoran pop-up is hosting two family-style dinners at Low Bar in Oakland on January 18th and 25th. The full menu hasn’t been released yet, so keep an eye on their Instagram for details. Tickets are $125 per person (with an optional $45 cocktail pairing by Low Bar) and can be bought here.

Every Sunday and Wednesday, musicians take over the outdoor patio at the Mission beer bar. Swing by and settle in with a beer and a cheeseburger. The lineups for the month of January are here.

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