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"Closing on Wednesday, December 19, this popular Berkeley restaurant from chef Kelsie Kerr comes to an end as Kerr retires at the end of the year; she thanked her team and customers for 11 years in business, and the San Francisco Chronicle reports that pop-up Bolita Masa will take over the space with plans to retain most of the staff, as chef-owner Emmanuel Galvin aims to launch Cafe Bolita first with a takeout window in February 2026, followed by breakfast, brunch, and lunch by March 2026." - Dianne de Guzman