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Robb Recommends: This Napa Cab Is the Best Wine to Drink With Your Burger This Summer
Where is it written that your Tuesday night wine should be cheaper than your Saturday night bottle? That a steak in the dining room deserves a better pour than a burger on the grill? As is true for so much other long-held wine “wisdom,” it’s high time to retire that “pour any old thing with a burger” notion.
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Skip to main contentNewslettersMOST POPULARRoe is officially overturned. Here's what it means for CaliforniaHoroscope for Friday, 6/24/22 by Christopher RenstromWhere abortion rights protests are scheduled in Bay AreaKlay Thompson's Bay Area neighbors surprised him with thisNancy Pelosi blasted for her reactions to the end of Roe v. WadeNBA commissioner says luxury tax doesn't 'penalize' DubsPopular fried chicken sandwich chain is coming to downtown SFPolice arrest suspect, identify man killed in SF Muni shootingLone Bay Area county with mask mandate ends ruleHoroscope for Saturday, 6/25/22 by Christopher RenstromVisit a gargantuan model railroad in the East Bay this weekendThis Michelin-starred restaurant is back, but it’s not the sameFoodAfter nearly 25 years, Shen Hua, a family-friendly Chinese restaurant in Berkeley, will close for goodSteph Rodriguez,SFGATEJune 22, 2022Spicy dry-fried chicken is a customer favorite at Shen Hua.Over the weekend,Shen Huarestaurant owner Edward Chu posted a foreboding sign in the window of his beloved neighborhood business on College Avenue. For the past 25 years, it's been the go-to spot for Cal students to bring friends and family while they visit from out of town, and also a place that's hosted many graduation dinners and other celebrations.But after serving the East Bay community for nearly three decades, Chu made the tough decision to close his popular restaurant for good. Shen Hua's last day of business is Sunday, June 26."After long and thoughtful consideration, I have decided that it is time to close Shen Hua," Chu's note read. "The last few years have posed challenges that we continue to face. But even through adversity, I'm encouraged by the resilience of my staff, fellow business owners, and customers."Left to right: Shen Hua's owner Edward Chu posted a note in his restaurant's window about its upcoming closure. A plate of salt-and-pepper squid inside the favored Chinese restaurant.Born and raised in San Francisco, Chu has worked inrestaurantsin one form or another since childhood. He eventually opened his own neighborhood eatery, Shen Hua, in 1998, serving Northern-style Chinese cuisine in sought-after dishes such as spicy, dry-fried chicken, crispy salt and pepper squid and creamy honey walnut prawns.Shen Hua is the latest closure to hit the East Bay restaurant industry and the restaurant cited hardships endured over the past two years brought on by the ongoing pandemic.On May 10,Little Shin Shinon Piedmont Avenue in Oakland permanently closed after serving the community for four decades. It was followed by yet another decades-old restaurant closure in Oakland as Great Wall Chinese, on College Avenue, sold its business to new owners. All three restaurants broke the news to customers with signs hanging in their windows.Honey walnut prawns at Shen Hua.As for Shen Hua, a neighborhood favorite known for its pudgy pot stickers and massive portions of wok-kissed chow mein, regulars and those looking to relive those past celebrations can revel one last time before the beloved restaurant closes its kitchen for good."I want to take this opportunity to sincerely thank every one of you for supporting Shen Hua for the last 25 years," Chu wrote. "I appreciate the conversations, friendships, and fond memories I will keep forever."Shen Hua, 2914 College Ave., Berkeley. Open Wednesday, June 22, through Sunday, June 26, 4:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.Top Picks In ShoppingThese are the best deals on Amazon todayHere's how to get a free $20 credit for Prime DayThere’s a 'Schitt’s Creek' expansion pack for What Do You...How to set up a Zola wedding registry, with expert tipsWritten BySteph RodriguezReach Steph onSteph Rodriguez is SFGATE's Food Editor. She has a passion for exploring stories where food and culture intersect and enjoys getting to know her surroundings by tasting the beloved dishes of various neighborhood spots. Her food writing has been recognized by the California News Publishers Association as well as the Society of Professional Journalists, Northern California. She is the former Managing Editor and Dining Editor of the Sacramento News & Review and has lived in Northern California for nearly 20 years. Email: steph.rodriguez@sfgate.com.AboutOur CompanyPrivacy Notice / Notice at CollectionYour California Privacy RightsInterest Based AdsTerms of UseAdvertisingCareersContactCustomer ServiceNewsroom ContactsPlace an Ad / ClassifiedsCCPADo Not Sell My Personal InformationQuick LinksCarsJobsRecruitmentHome ServicesWeatherObituariesSF Marketplace ClassifiedsMarket Client ArticlesPublic Notices
Over the weekend, Shen Hua restaurant owner Edward Chu posted a foreboding sign in the window of his beloved neighborhood business on College Avenue. Born and raised in San Francisco, Chu has worked in restaurants in one form or another since childhood. On May 10, Little Shin Shin on Piedmont Avenue in Oakland permanently closed after serving the community for four decades.
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