This chic Italian spot in Oakland serves up organic, Cal-Italian dishes like wood-fired pizzas and fresh oysters, all in a trendy, welcoming atmosphere.
"Western Pacific, a pizza-focused restaurant in Berkeley, was opened by Charlie Hallowell and Donna Insalaco in October 2018. Despite its initial popularity, the restaurant faced significant business decline after Solei Ho, a restaurant critic, publicly refused to review or recommend it due to Hallowell's past allegations of sexual harassment. The restaurant's business reportedly dropped by 50%, and it was eventually sold in 2019." - Eve Batey
"Charlie Hallowell plots his return The chef-owner of Pizzaiolo, who has been widely accused of sexual harassment, sent out a long open letter last night outlining his plan to return to his restaurant. It includes a dunk tank (really), and the name of his next restaurant in Berkeley, Western Pacific." - Janelle Bitker
Manny Ellison
Jennifer Michels
Tierra Wilson
Debojyoti Ghosh
Thom Mendocino (BiotechMan)
Bob Williams
Diana Hu
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