Dining
Lao Garden goes dark, and more East Bay restaurant closures
By Katherine Langford
The inside scoop on Salt & Straw’s first Oakland shop and its exclusive flavors
Katherine Langford
Katherine Langford
Editor-in-Chief · Edina, MN
Katherine oversees editorial operations across all six brands. Before joining The Meridan Group, she spent 14 years at the Minneapolis Star Tribune, where she led the metro desk through its digital transformation. She holds a Master's in Journalism from Northwestern's Medill School.
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Local news from Walnut Creek Current
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Walnut Creek, California
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Dining
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Friday, November 13, 2026
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