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Jun 22, 2022
Julia’s Restaurant: A dining room suitable for members and non-members alike
A friend of mine recently joined the Berkeley City Club. I’d been inside the Julia Morgan building several times before to see plays at the Central Works Theater Company, but never stayed for a meal. I meant...
Jun 8, 2022
It Must Have Been Love Babette: Add a patio brunch to your to-do list
We ate dinner under the redwood tree on Babette’s backyard patio. Right around the busy corner of University and San Pablo Avenues, the space is an oasis. Known for many years as the cafe inside the Berkeley...
Jun 8, 2022
Oakland’s Watering Holes: Best spots to sip this summer
VAN KLEEF1621 Telegraph Ave, Oakland
I walked in and my jaw actually dropped open—I know because someone at the bar said, “Good evening, look at you, you look shocked.” Van Kleef’s, named after its now deceased owner, Peter...
Jun 1, 2022
Sistory Thai Kitchen: Currying up some favorite Thai flavors
If you’re in the mood for avocado toast, waffles or a benedict for Sunday brunch, but your partner wants spring rolls and a bowl of tom kha, Sistory Thai Kitchen will satisfy both of your cravings. Nichaporn...
May 25, 2022
Damask Rose Coffee Is in Full Bloom: Drinking coffee with rose-colored taste buds on
Two years ago in March, the week before restaurants shuttered for the pandemic, I drove down to San Jose to try the desserts at K Cafe Patisserie & Tea House. The interior design is a combination of...
May 18, 2022
Roji Ramen Is a HOG Heaven
Ninna’s closed doors are now open for Roji Ramen
Roji Ramen is the perfect place for diners who happen to share a passion for noodle soup and motorcycles. Co-owned by Suradet Detwongya and Chef Atthapon Inkhong, Detwongya is...
May 11, 2022
Korean Superette Is Simply Super: Go for the imported snacks and banchan or sit...
Sayaka Murata’s Convenience Store Woman is a favorite recent read of mine. In the novel, a woman comes to the conclusion that she is the soul of the convenience store in which she works. Her identity isn’t...
