Anthony’s Cookies Berkeley

We spotted the for sale signs on a drive down San Pablo Avenue, and soon after, readers started to write in with the news that the Berkeley location of Anthony’s Cookies had closed after seven years. Anthony Lucas’ cookie business founded in 2009 is going strong in San Francisco, and catering orders remain available. Anthony’s Cookies was at 2575 San Pablo Ave. in Berkeley. 

Daryoush Center Street

Berkeley has loved this sweet Persian restaurant well since its 2019 opening on Center Street, and now, like proud parents, we must watch it leave for Walnut Creek. The restaurant is moving like so many others on that corner, but not without a fond farewell. “To the vibrant community of Berkeley, your warmth, diversity and passion for good food have inspired us every single day,” reads the closing note posted on the front door. “And to the students of Berkeley University [sic.], your energy, intellect and zest for life have brought an extra sparkle to our restaurant.” Fans please note: Daryoush Walnut Creek opens June 1. Daryoush was at 2144 Center St. in Berkeley, and will close after service on May 20.

Good Luck Gato & Ninth Life

Last fall, Low Bar co-owners and Hopscotch alumni Matthew Meyer and Daniel Paez teamed up with Hopscotch and Itani Ramen owner Kyle Itani to launch the “izakaya cantina” Good Luck Gato and neighboring cocktail lounge Ninth Life in Uptown Oakland. Now, as first reported by Eater SF, both have abruptly shuttered after less than a year in business. In a statement, Meyer cited a common refrain—not enough customers and the rising costs of doing business.

The duo took over the former Hopscotch space after it converted to catering (and now, take-out) and brought creative and whimsical ideas to their stretch of San Pablo Avenue. Ninth Life glowed with purple and red lighting and dripped with 80’s and 90’s nostalgia, naming drinks after The Big Lebowski and Good Will Hunting. Good Luck Gato fused together flavors and items commonly found in Mexican and Japanese casual drinking establishments, with dishes like a hamachi crudo tostada and uni elote.

Good Luck Gato was at 1915 San Pablo Ave. and Ninth Life was at 1911 San Pablo Ave. in Oakland. — Tovin Lapan

Parkline

Yes, we know, it just opened, but Oakland’s new Parkline is now closed while the team regroups and awaits a beer and liquor license. Details are scarce but the group announced the temporary shut down on Instagram on May 13. Parkline is at 1918 Park Blvd. in Oakland.

Red Lobster Fremont

Multiple national media sources, including The San Francisco Chronicle, reported on May 13 that roughly 50 Red Lobsters had abruptly closed across the country, and fire sales of furnishings and kitchen equipment were underway. In the East Bay, the Fremont location is now permanently closed as of May 13. The Pittsburg and Vallejo locations of the seafood chain remain open. Red Lobster was at 39401 Fremont Blvd. in Fremont.