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Six months after a fire burned down Oakland’s Horn Barbecue and forced the restaurant into a temporary closure, the Oakland Fire Department has confirmed to Eater SF that the incident is now being investigated as arson. In a statement, the Oakland Fire Department says that its investigation is open and ongoing, and that evidence found at the scene “indicates that the fire was intentionally set.”

The blaze at 2534 Mandela Parkway was reported just after 4 a.m. on November 21, 2023 and firefighters say they arrived to find smoke coming out of the building’s attic. The flames were put out nearly an hour later, according to a fire department spokesperson who was on the scene. The rear of the building sustained extensive damage, leading officials to red-tag the restaurant and restrict entry into the facilities. In an interview following the closure, Horn told KTVU that no meal preparation was happening on site when the fire broke out. The fire happened just a day after the Horn Barbecue building was hit by vandalism on November 20.

In a statement to Eater SF, owner Matt Horn says that he trusts that the Oakland Fire Department “has effectively managed the investigation into the fire that devastated our original Horn Barbecue location.”

“Although we were advised that the investigation had been closed, we have consistently believed the incident was the result of arson,” Horn says. “We ask anyone in the community with information to contact the fire department.

In March, Horn Barbecue announced through posts on its Instagram account that it would not be returning to its flagship space. On Wednesday, April 24, the restaurant announced via Instagram that it would reopen in the location housing Horn’s other business, Matty’s Old Fashioned at 464 Eighth Street in Oakland.

“This tragedy is behind us, and we are fully focused on our new Horn Barbecue location in Old Oakland,” Horn’s statement reads. “We refuse to be defined as victims but rather as victors who overcame a tragedy, showcasing the strength of small businesses. Our commitment to serving the Bay Area and Oakland community remains unwavering. We will not let this incident diminish our spirit as we continue to engage with and support our wonderful city.”

Investigators say they have not identified any suspects in the case and are reaching out to the public for any information about the fire. Tips can be sent to the Oakland Fire Department’s arson investigation unit at 510-238-4031.

OAKLAND, Calif. — A regretful road trip began the same way it started: with a shutout.

The Pirates’ bats were silenced again by Athletics starter Ross Stripling and Co. on Wednesday afternoon at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, falling 4-0 to close out a 1-5 stretch on the West Coast. In their last 16 games, the Pirates have gone 3-13, scoring 31 runs while sliding to 14-18 overall and the cellar of the National League Central.

On Wednesday, the Pirates left 10 runners on base, upping the figure to a whopping 46 across their last six games. They also only recorded 13 hits against the A’s en route to tallying just three runs while being swept in the series.

“This club's gone through it,” Andrew McCutchen said. “This isn't anything new. Hate to say that, but it's something that we've experienced.

“We experienced it last year. It's just things are a little more intensified when you have the start that you have, right? We had the start that we had last year, and then that happened. Now this year, had a start, now this has happened.”

To McCutchen’s point, the Pirates have squandered a 9-2 beginning to the season, similar in some ways to 2023, when they began the campaign 20-8 before a rotten May. The mercurial results have only been expedited, with the likes of Henry Davis, Oneil Cruz and Jack Suwinski currently slumping.

McCutchen, who went 1 for 14 in California, said he hasn’t held up his end of the bargain, either.

“Haven't done that at all this road trip,” McCutchen said. “I got one hit this whole road trip. You're just out there trying to do your job. I take my walks when I take them. But I feel like I can be better. Got to be a little more consistent.”

The Pirates did piece together some legitimate opportunities against Stripling, who had last won a game on Oct. 1, 2022. Suwinski lined out with runners at the corners in the second inning. The Pirates even received a trio of gifts, as Oakland third baseman Tyler Nevin made two throwing errors and an off-line pickoff attempt from Stripling moved a runner to third.

No matter. The Pirates did little with those chances, perhaps none more wasted than their seventh-inning rally. A’s reliever Austin Adams walked a pair to load the bases for Bryan Reynolds. Adams, who only threw six of 17 pitches for strikes, fell behind 3-0 before roaring back to strike out Reynolds swinging with a slider out of the zone.

The Pirates went 2 for 36 with runners in scoring position on the road trip. Manager Derek Shelton had no explanation for the Pirates’ struggles in clutch, two-out situations.

"I wish I had the answer to that. If I had the answer to that, it would be a lot easier conversation,” Shelton said. “But right now, we need to keep grinding and we have to figure out a way to get that two-out hit."

The Pirates’ quest for consistent offense will continue back at PNC Park, where a 9-game homestand awaits. Six contests will come against two teams (Angels and Rockies) that have combined to go 18-42 to begin the year.

An off day Thursday could do wonders for the team, too, especially after three games in Oakland.

"Being home's definitely a plus. This is a tough place to be,” McCutchen said. “I was looking, being the DH, just where do I go, what do I do here at this ballpark. I don't have anywhere. I can't go to a cage.

“It's just, you're thinking about all these things. It plays a little bit into being here, but it's no excuse. You got to do your best to overcome that stuff. But being at home is definitely going to be a lot better than being here, that's for sure."

ON THE MOUND

As it has many times early in his MLB career, the long ball plagued Quinn Priester. On the heels of perhaps his finest start in the big leagues, when he spun six shutout innings against the Giants last Friday, Priester gave up home runs in the second and third.

Oakland second baseman Abraham Toro pounced on a sinker that caught too much of the plate for the game’s first run, and Nevin barreled up a 1-2 slider for a big fly in the third. Toro’s homer opened up the scoring during another offensively limited game in the Bay Area.

“I wanted to challenge him,” Priester said of Toro’s home run. “Challenged him, and sometimes that happens.”

Priester also gave up an unearned run in the fifth. Cruz’s throw to first was off the mark, allowing a run to come across with two away.

All told, it was another solid outing for Priester, whose seasonlong ERA is down to 3.31 coming off consecutive six-inning performances.

“I know there were some walks sprinkled in there,” Priester said. “But still enough to get through six and keep the load light on the bullpen, too. Definitely want to continue to do that.”

AT THE PLATE

Including Tuesday night’s loss, Rowdy Tellez’s second-inning single broke a streak of 20 straight hitless at-bats for the Pirates. He struck a ball hard in the fourth, as well, but Tellez’s chopper turned into an out at the plate when Cruz darted for home from third and was tagged out. Shelton said Cruz was running on contact.

Nobody on the Pirates had a multi-hit game, and Connor Joe had the only one of the series on Tuesday. Generally speaking, it was the most trying series of the season offensively for the Pirates.

"I think the whole culmination for us this series,” Shelton said, “is we didn't get big hits when we needed to."

THEY SAID IT

“When you're not doing what you want out there on the field and not getting the results that you're looking for, hoping for,” McCutchen said, “then it becomes a little more challenging for you. Difficult? No. Challenging? Yes. But you just got to shake out of it.”

UP NEXT

Thursday: OFF

Friday: Rockies at Pirates, 6:40 p.m., PNC Park

TV, radio: SportsNet Pittsburgh, KDKA-AM (1020), KDKA-FM (100.1).

Probable pitchers: LHP Martin Perez (1-1, 2.86) for Pirates. ... RHP Cal Quantrill (0-3, 5.34) for Rockies.

Key matchup: The Rockies pitching staff has MLB’s worst teamwide ERA, a 6.05 mark. The Pirates, meanwhile, have MLB’s fewest runs scored since April 15.

Hidden stat: Since April 20, the Pirates bullpen's 2.33 ERA is the seventh lowest in all of MLB and second lowest among National League clubs.

Saturday: LHP Austin Gomber (0-2, 4.50) for Rockies; RHP Jared Jones (2-3, 3.18) for Pirates

Andrew Destin: adestin@post-gazette.com and @AndrewDestin1 on X

First Published May 1, 2024, 3:04pm

Boss Burger

Thanks to a reader, we’ve learned that Albany’s homey Boss Burger has abruptly closed after 10 years. The neighborhood burger restaurant was first opened by Little Star Pizza’s Jon Guhl in 2014, but underwent several ownership changes during its decade in business. Locals and families will no doubt miss the eatery’s easy, laid-back, diner-style burger fare and quick service. Boss Burgers was at 1187 Solano Ave. in Albany.

Ikaros Greek Restaurant

After 13 years as a pretty dining room on Grand Avenue, Greek restaurant Ikaros has moved to a to-go only format, and the team now cooks out of the Adeline Food Hall ghost kitchen. Current owners chef George Adranly and his wife Rochael took over in 2018, and did their best to maintain the restaurant’s festive atmosphere. The space will soon become new Indian-Himalayan restaurant Bayleaf. Thanks to a kind reader (and Reddit) for the tip. Ikaros Greek Restaurant has closed its restaurant at 3268 Grand Ave. in Oakland, and is now available to-go only from 5333 Adeline St. in Oakland.

Lion Dance Cafe

As announced earlier this month to much disbelief given its immense popularity and many accolades, Lion Dance Cafe closed for good after service on April 27, for familial reasons. “It’s been real,” said the team, reiterating thanks to its patient and devoted customers who, luckily, did not have to wait long for a new outlet for chef CY Chia and Shane Stanbridge’s unique, award-winning Italo-Chinese-Singaporean fare and flavors to emerge. In a surprise twist, the new Temescal bar Tallboy has partnered with the Lion Dance chefs on a menu of elevated bar snacks. Lion Dance Cafe was at 380 17th St. in Oakland.

Matty’s Old Fashioned (Consolidated with Horn)

The Matty’s menu remains available to fans via online ordering apps, but chef Matt Horn devotees should consider 464 8th St. in Oakland as the new home of his touchstone business Horn Barbecue, after last winter’s fire destroyed the original location. As a dine-in concept, Matty’s Old Fashioned will take a back seat to the famous ‘cue, which Horn announced took over the space and reopened on April 26. Matty’s Old Fashioned menu items remain available for takeout or delivery, but Horn Barbecue has taken over the joint at 464 8th St. in Oakland.

Pla Daek Thai Esan

Things don’t look good for Piedmont Avenue’s Pla Daek, the northeastern Thai restaurant that opened in July 2021. Though early reports were positive for chef Wawa Maneewan’s adventurous cuisine, the restaurant seemed to have a tough time finding its footing in the neighborhood. Pla Daek closed “temporarily” for remodeling several weeks ago but, unless we’re mistaken, evidence of any refresh has not been made apparent, and the restaurant’s phone has been disconnected. Nosh thanks a reader for letting us know. Pla Daek Thai Esan was at 4133 Piedmont Ave. in Oakland.

Top Dog Center Street

Don’t worry folks, the original Top Dog on Durant Street in Berkeley (since 1966!) remains open and ready for your quality sausage or frankfurter order, and Top Dog Lakeshore in Oakland isn’t going anywhere. But the Top Dog location on downtown Berkeley’s Center Street will close following service on May 2 after 20 years. As many Berkeley residents are probably well aware, the area at the corner of Center and Oxford streets is in transition, and many restaurants and retail outlets have been closing and/or relocating one by one in anticipation of big changes. The Center Street Top Dog is among those closures, though it might not be forever—according to a representative, Top Dog might reacquire its downtown spot in the future once construction settles. But for now … Top Dog was at 2160 Center St. in Berkeley.

The last time he earned a win in a Major League game, Stripling was pitching down the stretch for a playoff-bound Blue Jays club. That was Oct. 1, 2022, the final week of the regular season. Stripling tossed six scoreless innings that day against the Red Sox and was in line to pitch Game 3 of the American League Wild Card Series.

“This is a totally selfish thing to remember,” Stripling recalled. “But I needed one more out to get my ERA under 3.00 on the year, and I didn’t go back for the seventh. I finished that season with a 3.01 ERA. … I was lined up to start my first playoff game ever, which was going to be cool. But we lost the first two to the Mariners and it didn’t get there.”

Things have changed quite a bit for Stripling since then. The following season, he signed a two-year, $25 million deal with the Giants. Going 0-5 with a 5.36 ERA in 22 games over a 2023 season that saw him battle a few different back injuries, Stripling was traded to the A’s this offseason for Minor League outfielder Jonah Cox and cash considerations.

Off the field, Stripling and his wife, Shelby, have welcomed a second son, Brodie, into the world since that last win.

“It’s been a whirlwind,” Stripling said.

After going winless in 28 consecutive games and 578 days later, Stripling finally found himself back in the win column. His six scoreless innings on Wednesday set the A’s up for a 4-0 victory over the Pirates at the Coliseum, securing Oakland its first series sweep of 2024.

Pitcher wins do not carry the significance they once did. Stripling couldn’t even tell you how many career wins he holds to his name if you asked him. But given the time that has passed in between, this one carries a bit more weight.

“First win since 2022, and it feels that way,” Stripling said. “You certainly are aware when you’ve gone almost two seasons without a win.”

Stripling’s strike-throwing ability enticed the A’s to trade for him, and that was evident on Wednesday. He pounded the zone with 58 of 79 pitches going for strikes and did not issue a walk for a second consecutive outing, limiting Pittsburgh to three hits with two strikeouts.

“Even though he was not getting wins, he’s been keeping us in games,” said A’s second baseman Abraham Toro, who got the A’s on the board in the second with a solo home run to center. “He throws a lot of strikes. He’s a true professional.”

Wins and losses aside, Stripling’s A’s tenure is off to a decent start with a 4.24 ERA through seven starts. The value the 34-year-old righty brings inside the clubhouse, however, is just as important to a young rebuilding squad that has now won six of its last seven games.

“I’m happy to be a part of [this team] and considered one of the leaders,” Stripling said. “I love the guys over here. … I’m starting to see some edge with a team that was expected to take a step forward and I’m happy to be here and help some of these kids along. You can see big careers ahead for a lot of them.”

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One of those burgeoning stars is flamethrowing rookie Mason Miller, who in a non-save situation closed out the game with a strikeout in a perfect ninth. He headlines an A’s bullpen that continues to excel. On Wednesday, five A’s relievers combined for three scoreless innings to extend the bullpen’s scoreless streak to 27 1/3 innings, which is now tied for the fourth-longest bullpen scoreless streak in Oakland history.

“The guys in the bullpen have been outstanding,” Stripling said. “Whoever comes in is getting the job done by stranding runners and throwing up zeroes. As a rotation, we’ve done a good job. We’re also confident that when we turn it over to the bullpen, they’re going to give us a chance to win.”

The A’s remain competitive with a grasp of third place in the AL West and a record of 15-17. Their homestand continues with seven more games against the Marlins and Rangers.

“The joke was, ‘The league is messing around and [letting] the A’s get hot,'" Stripling said. "… Coming home and sweeping Pittsburgh, we feel like this is a good part of our schedule to take care of some wins.”