August 2013
Aug
09
Beer Garden and Food Trucks Heading to Westbrae in Berkeley?
What? Is this for real? Is there really a beer garden coming to North Berkeley? At a recent neighborhood block party I heard about this idea coming to town. “WHUT?” I said. “A beer garden in North Berkeley?” My neighbor said “In the Westbrae district, across from the bagel shop.” The next day I grabbed my running shoes and went [...]
Aug
09
National Night Out 2013
I love that National Night Out exists. National Night whut?? Yes, National Night Out. Each August, on the first Tuesday of the month, neighbors across the country get together to meet, mingle, and talk about crime and city issues. So why do I love that it exists? It is the only time of year where city officials, such as the [...]
Aug
07
Foodies! Emeryville Public Market is getting a Foodie Facelift
The Emeryville Public Market is slated to get a foodie facelift. I haven’t been in awhile. But I used to go all of the time, especially for some tasty udon if I was sick. I liked it when Borders Bookstore was there. Not sure what I think of Urban Outfitters (although is a 40 year old woman supposed to shop [...]
Aug
06
Ferris Bueller’s House is Back On for a Mere $1.5 Million
Posted In: For the Heck of It, General Real Estate News
Trulia and Curbed Chicago are reporting that the famous house featured in the hit movie Ferris Bueller’s Day off is back on the market, this time with a price reduction. The house, originally listed in 2009 for $2.3 million, has seen multiple price drops and has now been relisted for $1.5 million. Cameron’s very pristine mid-century modern, glass and steel [...]