Dissident Spirits
As shared by the company on Instagram, Richmond’s intrepid local craft distillery Dissident Spirits has called it quits. Dissident was known for small-batch vodka, gin, whiskey, rum and a range of liqueurs, with some products, such as the Marina Bay Vodka, named for areas of Richmond. Spirits featured unique touches and processes (hopped whiskey), and many were infused with flavors such as plum, rose and peppercorn. The team first launched in 2021, and closure comes just shy of the newer tasting room’s two-year anniversary. “Evolving market conditions and insufficient growth have led to an unsustainable situation,” said the too-soon closing announcement. Eater SF first shared the news. Dissident Spirits was at 855 Marina Bay Pkwy. in Richmond.
Lake Chabot Public Market
Alameda County firefighters responded to a blaze at the Lake Chabot Public Market in Castro Valley at 2:33 a.m. Thursday morning. The fire was “fast-moving” according to an Alameda County Fire Department statement, and additional fire units responded as the flames engulfed the building, causing the roof to collapse around 3:25 a.m. The market is the home to a half dozen small businesses, including C&H Meat Company, Mama Cho’s BBQ, Poke Go, Shumi Ramen, T4 and Milk & Cookie Bar. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and all of the businesses there are closed until further notice. Nosh will provide updates as they become available. The Lake Chabot Public Market is at 18911 Lake Chabot Rd. in Castro Valley. — Tovin Lapan
