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is it a blog? a newsletter? whatever it is, it's turning one. it should come as no surprise that berkeley eats started because of a bakery. when crixa cakes shut its doors last may after 27 years, we struggled with the mix of sadness and disbelief – not to
five area stories of note. lovely weekend coming up, all fresh air and flowers. happy mother's day however you celebrate. speaking of celebrations, this week marks two years for berkeley's stylish little market of all places, and linger longer will be there saturday. 🎂 (instagram) congrats to
sightglass coffee has at last opened its doors in berkeley, and as expected, it's a beaut. the design-forward corner space with a soaring interior has plenty of comfortable seating, both inside with a view onto cal, and outside along the very eastern end of university avenue. sightglass coffee
sadly, one of the newer oakland restaurants that rose quickly to the top of many local lists has abruptly decided to close after only one year. "we regret to inform you that may 31st will be our last day of dinner service," said a post on contemporary asian
new april rose provisions quietly opened in mid february at 2524 san pablo avenue in berkeley. the soothing homeware and pantry shop is filled with natural light from high, pretty windows, and features locally-made foodstuffs (artisan beverages, snacks, dried goods, condiments), as well as imported and domestic kitchen-focused accessories and
