Oakland: Five new restaurants bring bagels, vegan tacos, waterfront oysters and more

Who can keep up with all the new openings in the East Bay’s most exciting food city? Here are five just-opened Oakland restaurants that caught our eye in the past month in the neighborhoods of Jack London Square, Montclair, Temescal and beyond.

Left Bank Brasserie: Chef Roland Passot’s fourth Paris-inspired bistro is at Jack London Square, in a sprawling 7,500-square-feet, indoor-outdoor waterfront space. Enjoy an all-day menu of French fare, from moules frites and duck confit to a raclette burger and fried chicken with Esplette honey. A full bar offers classic cocktails in addition to mocktails, CBD drinks and wine. Details: Open from 5 p.m. daily at 55 Webster St., Suite 66-055, Oakland; www.leftbank.com

Rico Rico Vegano: This Lakeshore/Lower Hills taqueria is the veganized version of Rico Rico Taco, a wildly popular spot for spit-roasted al pastor. Located in the former Holy Land, Rico Rico Vegano’s all-vegan menu of tacos, burritos, quesadillas features fried cauliflower, sauteed cactus, soy chorizo, mushrooms, marinated hibiscus and so much more. Don’t miss the pitaya tortillas made fresh daily. Details: Open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. daily at 677 Rand Ave., Oakland.

Sliver Pizzeria: The sourdough pizza makers with Cheese Board Collective cred continue their  East Bay takeover after a recent Lafayette opening with a new spot in Montclair. Sliver’s pizzas feature organic produce, no meat or sauce and come in creative flavors, from corn and chile pasilla, to a four-mushroom pie with fresh herbs. A seventh Sliver is headed for Fremont. Details: Open 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily at 2064 Antioch Court, Oakland; www.sliverpizzeria.com

Desta Ethiopian Cafe: Gluten-free teff flour injera is among the specialties at Sirgout Aga Badana’s first brick and mortar located in Piedmont and devoted to vegan Ethiopian cuisine. Fans of her Berkeley farmer’s market food can expect similar flavors, from ful to misir wot lentils in spicy beriberi sauce. Don’t miss the daily veggie sambusa and three types of Ethiopian teas. Details: Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wed-Sun at 303-A Oakland Ave., Oakland; https://destaethiopiancafe.com

Poppy Bagels: This bagel shop made its highly-anticipated debut a month ago, bringing chewy, sought-after, New York-style bagels to Temescal. In addition to bagels in all the classic flavors, chef-owner Reesa Kashuk does bagel sandos topped with egg or whitefish salad, look for house-swirled cream cheese in truffle and jalapeno serrano Details: Open from 6:30 a.m. Mon-Fri and from 7:30 a.m. Sat-Sun at 5004 Telegraph Ave., Oakland; www.poppybagelsca.com