My Local Guide
Arts & Culture
There is always something amazing happening here, thought provoking art exhibits and a constant flow of films old and new.
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Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
2155 Center StThere is always something amazing happening here, thought provoking art exhibits and a constant flow of films old and new.
Local Restaurants
Some of my favorite local spots to grab grub.
The pastries and breads are absolutley exceptional.
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Fournée Bakery
2912 Domingo AveThe pastries and breads are absolutley exceptional.
This restaurant is an institution in our neighborhood, the food is always delicious.
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La Mediterranee
2936 College AveThis restaurant is an institution in our neighborhood, the food is always delicious.
Truly exceptional Chinese cuisine.
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Great China Restaurant
2190 Bancroft WayTruly exceptional Chinese cuisine.
Their fried chicken and coleslaw sandwich is delicious with a glass of mint limeade.
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Summer Kitchen +bakeshop
2944 College AveTheir fried chicken and coleslaw sandwich is delicious with a glass of mint limeade.
Their crispy chicken tacos are amazing with an ice cold Negro Modelo. They're located right next to the Rockridge BART station and are a local favorite.
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Cactus Taqueria
5642 College AveTheir crispy chicken tacos are amazing with an ice cold Negro Modelo. They're located right next to the Rockridge BART station and are a local favorite.
Earthy, modern interpretations of dishes from throughout Mexico, with emphasis on Oaxaca and neighboring coastal regions. They also offer flights of mescal and some truly delicious cocktails and wonderful ambiance.
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Comal
2020 Shattuck Ave Earthy, modern interpretations of dishes from throughout Mexico, with emphasis on Oaxaca and neighboring coastal regions. They also offer flights of mescal and some truly delicious cocktails and wonderful ambiance.
If you're looking for a delicious burger, check this place out. They also have a nice selection of whiskey's and beers.
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Eureka!
2068 Center StIf you're looking for a delicious burger, check this place out. They also have a nice selection of whiskey's and beers.
It is a truly extraordinary experience to dine here, either upstairs or down. In the heart of the "gourmet ghetto" it is a Berkeley institution that singlehandedly started a food movement! Highly regarded around the world, they serve organic, sustainably grown and locally sourced food prepared to absolute perfection.
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Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck AveIt is a truly extraordinary experience to dine here, either upstairs or down. In the heart of the "gourmet ghetto" it is a Berkeley institution that singlehandedly started a food movement! Highly regarded around the world, they serve organic, sustainably grown and locally sourced food prepared to absolute perfection.
In a great location near the campus this is a great place to grab a nice salad or wood fired pizza.
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Gather
2200 Oxford StIn a great location near the campus this is a great place to grab a nice salad or wood fired pizza.
Delicious diner food! A longtime locals breakfast spot.
But don't let the name fool you it's in an upscale shopping district not on the ocean or even the bay.
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Bette's Oceanview Diner
1807A Fourth StDelicious diner food! A longtime locals breakfast spot.
But don't let the name fool you it's in an upscale shopping district not on the ocean or even the bay.
This is an extremely popular industrial-chic bakery and vegan delicatessen. They serve brunch on the weekends from 9am-2pm. and have a varied menu that includes a donut stuffed pancake, fried mozzarella and meatball sandwich, fried chicken sandwich and some great healthy options too.
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The Butcher’s Son
1954 University AveThis is an extremely popular industrial-chic bakery and vegan delicatessen. They serve brunch on the weekends from 9am-2pm. and have a varied menu that includes a donut stuffed pancake, fried mozzarella and meatball sandwich, fried chicken sandwich and some great healthy options too.
This is a nice relaxed place with some outdoor seating.
Their menu changes often, but usually includes salads, pizza, burgers and some nice large dinner plates. They have a nice selection of draft beer and some nice wines.
IN THE WOOD
2930 College AveThis is a nice relaxed place with some outdoor seating.
Their menu changes often, but usually includes salads, pizza, burgers and some nice large dinner plates. They have a nice selection of draft beer and some nice wines.
They make one kind of pizza a day, it's always vegetarian and always delicious. Made with fresh thin crust and seasonal, high quality, locally sourced ingredients. I like to grab a half-baked pie and bring it home to cook myself.
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SLIVER Pizzeria
2468 Telegraph AveThey make one kind of pizza a day, it's always vegetarian and always delicious. Made with fresh thin crust and seasonal, high quality, locally sourced ingredients. I like to grab a half-baked pie and bring it home to cook myself.
Even if you just go for the potato puffs it's worth a visit. Everyone loves this place, go see why!
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Grégoire Restaurant
2109 Cedar StEven if you just go for the potato puffs it's worth a visit. Everyone loves this place, go see why!
Kirala
2100 Ward StDelicious authentic Japanese cuisine.
French country style food, nice little breakfast spot too!
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La Note
2377 Shattuck AveFrench country style food, nice little breakfast spot too!
A nice little easy place to grab a delicious dog on the go!
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Top Dog
2534 Durant AveA nice little easy place to grab a delicious dog on the go!
Tara's Organic Ice Cream
4731 Telegraph AveDelicious ice cream!
Delicious Mac&Cheese of every variety and nice salads too!
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Homeroom
400 40th StDelicious Mac&Cheese of every variety and nice salads too!
The Homemade Cafe
Near Oshiwara Police Station RdDelicious waffles and breakfasts.
A 10 minute walk to the south from my door, it's a great place to grab a cup of coffee and a nice little breakfast, lunch or snack.
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Baker & Commons
2900 College AveA 10 minute walk to the south from my door, it's a great place to grab a cup of coffee and a nice little breakfast, lunch or snack.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is my place, the place where everyone knows my name. The beer brewed here is usually delicious and they now sport some guest brews as well. Honestly, I don't usually eat here, maybe just a basket of fries. They also have the best shuffleboard table around!
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Triple Rock Brewery
1920 Shattuck AveThis is my place, the place where everyone knows my name. The beer brewed here is usually delicious and they now sport some guest brews as well. Honestly, I don't usually eat here, maybe just a basket of fries. They also have the best shuffleboard table around!
This bar, restaurant and charcuterie offers one of the best pork chops in town and a very nice selection of delightful cocktails.
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Revival Bar + Kitchen
2102 Shattuck AveThis bar, restaurant and charcuterie offers one of the best pork chops in town and a very nice selection of delightful cocktails.
Honestly the best brewery around, well worth the trip across town. A great locals spot with truly fantastic beers and a cool industrial feel.
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Fieldwork Brewing Company
1160 Sixth StHonestly the best brewery around, well worth the trip across town. A great locals spot with truly fantastic beers and a cool industrial feel.
Local shopping
Where I go to find gifts and inspiration.
It's like stepping into an art gallery, vintage jewelry, linens, notions, and glassware of truly exceptional quality. You never know what you may find in this beautiful store, so it's worth a trip to shop these expertly curated treasures from all over the globe.
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Tail of the Yak
2632 Ashby AveIt's like stepping into an art gallery, vintage jewelry, linens, notions, and glassware of truly exceptional quality. You never know what you may find in this beautiful store, so it's worth a trip to shop these expertly curated treasures from all over the globe.
Beautifully curated items, lovely glassware, linens, jewelery and antiques.
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Maison D'Etre
5640 College AveBeautifully curated items, lovely glassware, linens, jewelery and antiques.
Unique clothing, jewelry, housewares and much more.
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Atomic Garden
5453 College AveUnique clothing, jewelry, housewares and much more.
Such a unique garden store, filled with art, garden acessories and much more. A feast for the senses...
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The Gardener
1836 Fourth StSuch a unique garden store, filled with art, garden acessories and much more. A feast for the senses...
Tinsel Trading Co
1659 San Pablo AveSweet notions and beautiful millinery.
This is the best little thrift shop around! It benefits Children’s Hospital. Stop in to find curated and artfully displayed treasures, leave knowing your money has gone to a worthy cause!
Bambino Thrift Shop
5290 College AveThis is the best little thrift shop around! It benefits Children’s Hospital. Stop in to find curated and artfully displayed treasures, leave knowing your money has gone to a worthy cause!
Sightseeing
It's such a lovely campus, lots of lovely spots and interesting architecture to enjoy. I highly recommend a stroll through.
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University of California, Berkeley
Oxford StreetIt's such a lovely campus, lots of lovely spots and interesting architecture to enjoy. I highly recommend a stroll through.
Entertainment & Activities
Delicious popcorn and independent movies, just a 15 minute walk from my bungalow.
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Rialto Cinemas Elmwood
2966 College AveDelicious popcorn and independent movies, just a 15 minute walk from my bungalow.
Parks & Nature
Such a lovely spot for quiet strolls in breathtaking beauty.
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Jardín Botánico de la Universidad de California
200 Centennial DrSuch a lovely spot for quiet strolls in breathtaking beauty.
Beautiful roses, stunning views and a lovely park with a big concrete slide across the street!
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Jardín de Rosas de Berkeley
1200 Euclid AveBeautiful roses, stunning views and a lovely park with a big concrete slide across the street!
There is a beautiful botanical garden in the park, a merry-go-round, a little farm that is super fun for kids and parents, a golf course, a steam train to ride and some truly impressive hiking trails that take you to some of the most breathtaking views in all of the bay area.
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Parque Regional Tilden
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdThere is a beautiful botanical garden in the park, a merry-go-round, a little farm that is super fun for kids and parents, a golf course, a steam train to ride and some truly impressive hiking trails that take you to some of the most breathtaking views in all of the bay area.