Paulina Barrack

Published Work

Cityside Journalism

• Richmond's Oest Wines evolves and adapts to change (April 2024)
• Bartavelle has cool new digs, but your favorite dish is (likely) still on the menu (June 2023)
• Acme bread prepares to leave its longtime Berkeley home (May 2023)
• 4 thrilling takes on the mai tai, Oakland's almost-official cocktail (November 2022)
• A (takeout) window into Bartavelle's breakfast success (September 2022)
• A guide to Alameda County farmers markets (May 2022)
• El Cerrito resident grows exotic fruit in his own backyard, and maybe yours, too (May 2022)
• Where to find free Thanksgiving meals and groceries in the East Bay (November 2021)
• Where to find great Halloween treats in the East Bay (October 2021)
• Umami Mart launches a weekly coffee shop with fruit sandwiches and Japanese custard (October 2021)
• One year in, Oakland's Horn Barbecue is an undeniable success (September 2021)
• Driftwood Baking's founder wants to keep things small (August 2021)
• Restaurant owners strive to spread the message of Juneteenth (June 2021)
• The last dance is still far off for Oakland's Tacos El Ultimo Baile (June 2021)
• Albany Chef brings retro ice cream cart to his hometown (April 2021)

Eater

• Inside Juniper, the Consistently Unpredictable Pop-Up at the Mill (October 2021)
• Salsa Pop-Up Tacos Everywhere Delivers Vibrant, Seasonal Sauces to Brighten Up More Than Just Tacos (February 2021)
• This Berkeley Pop-Up Wants to Reclaim the Flour Tortilla (December 2020)
• The East Bay's First Dedicated Hawaiian Bakery Is Opening in Berkeley (October 2020)