Apr

25

Berkeley Association of Realtors Gives Away Over $30,000 In Grants

Posted In: Arts and Entertainment, Community, General Real Estate News, Neighborhood Businesses

Yesterday the Berkeley Association of Realtors gave away $30,010 to 32 local community groups.  I am proud to say that every agent in my office contributes a portion of each commission to this wonderful cause.  I was at yesterday’s reception and couldn’t have been more humbled by all of the grant recipients.  What amazing work these local groups do. The [...]

Mar

11

Coffee in an Aerobus

Posted In: Community, Food and Dining, Fun for Grown Ups, Fun for Kids, Good Eats

L O V E Love = coffee Love = local coffee So you can imagine how elated I was when I heard that Flowerland in Albany was going to park an aerobus at the entrance and open up a Local 123 Coffee annex. I originally stumbled into Flowerland in October 2012 to grab a cup of the delectable richness.  I [...]

Mar

07

Where to Recycle Oddities

Posted In: Albany, Community, Home Maintenance

Did you know that… Berkeley Horticultural Nursery recycles plastic plant pots and plant trays. Pots should be empty and clean. Drop off outside nursery anytime. The nursery is located at 1310 McGee Avenue, in North Berkeley, between Hopkins and Rose. The drop-off location is on Rose near Monterey. Look for the sign. Need to get rid of clean, wearable clothes? [...]

Nov

30

More New Restaurants Poppin’ Up Around Town

Posted In: Albany, Berkeley, Community, El Cerrito, Food and Dining

I love to eat.  I love to eat good food.  Guess that is why I adore the East Bay- so many amazing eats!  Here is the scoop about what is coming around town: El Cerrito will be adding to the chain line by opening up Chipotle, which features gourmet burritos and tacos, and some great guac.  The newest line in [...]

Oct

10

Sunday Streets Berkeley

Posted In: Berkeley, Community, Fun for Grown Ups, Fun for Kids

Well, its finally here.  SUNDAY STREETS, Berkeley style. On October 14th, from 11am – 4pm, Shattuck Ave will be closed to car traffic between Rose St. and Haste St.  People will enjoy cycling, strolling, skating, dancing, and playing in the open streets.  Come out for the fun! www.sundaystreetsberkeley.com    

Aug

07

Scene Wine Bar : New Wine Bar Opening in El Cerrito

Posted In: Community, El Cerrito, Food and Dining

Looks like the scene is changing again in El Cerrito: first Elevation 66 opens near the El Cerrito Theater, and now a new wine bar is about to make its debut.  Looks to be featuring wine, pizza, and small bites.  You know that I will be there opening day!

Aug

03

El Cerrito Recycling Center

Posted In: Community, El Cerrito, Green Living, Home Improvement

Ok, I know I posted about this before, but I just went again and I have to give a shout-out to how COOL the El Cerrito Recycling Center is. RECYCLE IT: Bricks, exercise equipment, batteries, oil, medicine, e-waste, aluminum windows…and on and on and on… DONATE IT: Goodwill truck hangs out just outside of the gates EXCHANGE IT: There is [...]

Jul

27

Benchmark Pizza opens in Kensington

Posted In: Community, Food and Dining, Fun for Grown Ups, Fun for Kids, Kensington

I just love good pizza.  So it is no surprise that I was eagerly counting down the days when Benchmark Pizza, the newest eatery in the Kensington Circle, would open.   We met some friends there for the grand opening celebration on July 20th.  There were tons and tons of people waiting, and it wasn’t long before we were seated. [...]

Jul

26

Block Party in the Gourmet Ghetto this Sunday – A Serious Food and Wine Pairing

Posted In: Community, Fun for Grown Ups, Good Eats

OMG if this event doesn’t have my name written all over it I don’t know what does!  It combines some of my favorite things: grilled cheese sandwiches and wine.  The only thing missing is chocolate! Summer Pairings Series II: Block Party with Wine Pairings & The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen: Sunday July 29; 4-7pm: In the Gourmet Ghetto, Vintage Berkeley [...]

Apr

11

Who’s Cooler: Oakland or San Francisco

Posted In: Alameda County, Arts and Entertainment, Community, Oakland

The Bay Area Guardian just wrote the coolest story.  It features a group of varied creative folks from all parts of Oakland.  They were each asked “Is Oakland cooler than San Francisco?  Some of the answers were fun, expressive, and surprising.  And of course, the consensus said “Hell ya.”  Here is the article, it is worth a read! http://www.sfbg.com/pixel_vision/2012/04/10/their-words-oakland-locals-weeks-guardian-cover