The Berkeley online and wholesale tea outfit shares its own signature blend of Kyushu-grown sencha, reviving an ancient tea tradition.

Tamarindo Antojeria Mexicana is one of the few restaurants to celebrate this under-discussed aspect of Mexican cuisine — and even incorporates tamarind into its cocktails.

At 88, Portuondo is still a nonpareil interpreter of boleros and fillin, a Cuban jazz style she helped introduce. She performs at The Freight & Salvage as part of what’s described as her Ultima Beso (Last Kiss) Tour. Fonseca.

Levitin explores masculinity, Hooper embellishes Dorothea Lange, and Forti debuts her first album.

The Bay Area author’s third novel — a work of historical fiction — relates to her own family history.

It contains made-in-Oakland Impossible patties.

It starts today, and lasts through April 22.

Gluten-free beers will sudsify the fun.

The laser-drenched synthwave band with just a smidge of witch house darkness recalls giants of Britain’s 1980s synth heyday like David Bowie, the Eurythmics, and New Order.