Ellen Cushing
Bio:
Ellen Cushing is a proud Berkeley native, a former Express intern, and, currently, the paper's Staff Writer and Web Editor. She lives in downtown Oakland and likes it a whole lot.
Ellen Cushing is a proud Berkeley native, a former Express intern, and, currently, the paper's Staff Writer and Web Editor. She lives in downtown Oakland and likes it a whole lot.
- Food & Drink, Last Call, Apr 10, 2013
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Say Hello to Albany Taproom, the City's First Beer Bar
Despite initial concerns from local residents, the bar is remarkably devoid of hooliganism.
- Food & Drink, Last Call, Apr 3, 2013
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The Rules of the Game at Coach Sushi
Structured chaos and bottomless sake.
- Food & Drink, Last Call, Mar 20, 2013
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Cheer the Beard
Celebrating St. Patrick's Day at a venerable Berkeley bar.
- Food & Drink, Last Call, Mar 6, 2013
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The Trappist Provisions Is A Surprisingly Good Place to Make Out
There are many reasons to be impressed by Rockridge's newest bar.
- Food & Drink, Last Call, Feb 27, 2013
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A Bit of Vegas in Uptown
Neon hues, LED lights, and electronica make Camber a bit of a novelty. The drinks and food, however, fit right in.
- Food & Drink, Last Call, Feb 13, 2013
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Peak Sausage and Beer
Pondering the possibilities at Rosamunde Oakland.
- Food & Drink, Last Call, Jan 30, 2013
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Terrible Things in Great Combination at Halftime Sports Bar
Oakland's newest sports bar may be the greatest place to watch the Super Bowl.
- Food & Drink, Last Call, Jan 16, 2013
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At Punchdown, the Wines are Demystified
You don't need to be an expert to appreciate the wines at the Uptown wine bar.
- Food & Drink, Last Call, Jan 9, 2013
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Nothing Fancy at Nick's Lounge
Bad karaoke and good vibes.
- Food & Drink, Last Call, Jan 2, 2013
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The Ivy Room Reborn, Again
Albany's newest old bar.
- Food & Drink, Last Call, Dec 26, 2012
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Prince André
I tried every flavor so you don't have to.
- Food & Drink, Last Call, Dec 12, 2012
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Heart and Darkness
Good spirits for bad people at Heart and Dagger Saloon.
- Food & Drink, Last Call, Dec 5, 2012
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Pondering the Patio at Portal
Say that three times fast.
- Food & Drink, Last Call, Nov 28, 2012
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Like Cheers
The unassuming charm of Andy's Bank Club Café.
- Food & Drink, Last Call, Nov 21, 2012
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Destiny, Manifest
With Fauna, Downtown Oakland's alcoholic ecosystem expands, nicely.
- Food & Drink, Last Call, Nov 14, 2012
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Authenticity is Overrated
Hopscotch may look like a diner, but its drinks are fancy — and that’s not a bad thing.
- Food & Drink, Last Call, Oct 31, 2012
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Watching the Presidential Debate at Awaken Café
When strangers choose to crowd together to experience an event of national import, beer helps.
- Food & Drink, Last Call, Oct 17, 2012
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Pappy's: A Sports Bar with Salads
Existential newness at Cal's latest watering hole.
- Food & Drink, Last Call, Oct 10, 2012
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The Mountain Is Free
The Germanness of Oakland Nature Friends cannot be overstated.
- Food & Drink, Last Call, Sep 26, 2012
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The Great Good Place
Cato's Ale House is something of a catchall without feeling like one.
