Jun

02

Soft opening at the Westbrae Biergarten

Posted In: Berkeley, Food and Dining, Fun for Grown Ups, Fun for Kids, Good Eats, Neighborhood Events

I couldn’t make it to the soft opening at the Westbrae Biergarten so I sent my accomplices in crime: my husband and 2 daughters.   First mistake my honey made: went too late. Lines were very long, as expected.  (Although I guess he didn’t expect them to be)  Food took over an hour to get.  There were people everywhere. Long [...]

Mar

03

Off the Grid North Berkeley is rockin’ the neighborhood

Posted In: Berkeley, Good Eats, Neighborhood Events

It has now been, what, 3 or 4 weeks since Off the Grid North Berkeley made its debut at the North Berkeley Bart station?  I think so!  A couple of weeks ago we did the evening walk to check it out.  It was a beautiful night, the air was crisp and clear.  As soon as we arrived we heard the [...]

Feb

25

New Blue Bottle Coffee in Oakland!

Posted In: Architecture, Community, Fun for Grown Ups, Fun for Kids, Good Eats, Neighborhood Businesses, Oakland, Rockridge

I was dropping my car off at the Toyota dealership on Broadway the other day and  as I passed by Oakland Tech I looked across the street and I noticed that the W.C. Morse building was not only looking clean and beautifully renovated but it was filled with people.  I made a mental note to check it out on the [...]

Feb

10

Smitten Ice Cream Coming to Rockridge!!!

Posted In: Community, Good Eats, Oakland, Rockridge

Walking down College the other day I noticed that the Bakery that used to be across from Zachary’s is going to be a Smitten Ice Cream shop soon!  So I did some investigating and it turns out Smitten is made-to-order organic ice cream.  The woman-owned (yea!) shop opened in Hayes Valley in 2011  after she designed and built (wow!) a [...]

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

05

Tuesday restaurant review: Kiku Sushi in Berkeley

Posted In: Berkeley, Good Eats

Kiku Sushi in Berkeley is a new sushi joint located on Gilman near Santa Fe (across from La Lime’s).  This little hole-in-the-wall first caught my eye a few weeks back when there was a line out the door at lunch.  Not sure if that was opening week or what, but where there is a line something must be right.  I [...]

Feb

23

The 50 Best Pizza Places in the Bay Area

Posted In: Berkeley, Good Eats

Holy Pizza goodness!  Who doesn’t love a good pizza?  Well good news: Grub Street SF just released their list of the 50 best pizza joints in the Bay Area.  Oh yah! 1. A16 (SF) 2. Arinell Pizza (SF) 3. Arizmendi Bakery (SF/Oak) 4. Bar Bocce (SF) 5. Baretta/ Delarosa (SF) 6. Boot & Shoe Service/ Pizzaiolo (Oak) 7. Campo Fina [...]

Jan

29

Tuesday Restaurant Review: Cafe M in Berkeley

Posted In: Berkeley, Good Eats

Today I checked out Cafe M near Fourth Street in Berkeley.  I’ve been here a couple of times in the past and have generally enjoyed their food. It isn’t often that you can find outdoor seating at a Berkeley cafe but Cafe M has plenty, perfect for people watching.  The indoor seating is spacious and comfortable and the staff is [...]

Nov

06

New Creperie on Solano

Posted In: Albany, Good Eats

OPENING SOON sign spotted on Solano Ave in Albany, next door to Five Little Monkeys.  What does it say, you ask? Suzette Creperie!

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 [...]