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in a community that values both beauty and usable space, we can't help but notice the many dark, long-dormant properties, including closed and blighted restaurants, that have become an oddly normalized part of the local landscape. to mark friday the 13th, here's a partial list of
five area stories of note. who's going to third culture bakery's 1621 fifth street garage sale in berkeley this weekend? the team is moving kitchens. (instagram) luke tsai highlights oakland restaurant week's best deals – and helps to make 'poutini' a thing. (a
open since last july, welcoming middle east cafe restaurant and bar (inside the updated former el patio space) is a breath of fresh air along san pablo avenue in berkeley – and that's even before stepping out back onto the restaurant's pretty covered patio. bright, clean, airy,
five area stories of note. anahuac in berkeley rises even higher on our to-try list. (east bay express) the bloody mary – not just for breakfast anymore at roses on adeline. (instagram) luxe madeira dinner at sirene march 12. action item: monster pho's tribute around women's history
a simple egg sandwich for breakfast or lunch, but make it french and served with a knife and fork – the classic croque madame starts with pain de mie (soft, square, white bread), spread with a thin layer of bechamel and slice or two of ham. shredded gruyere blankets the roof
