Rivoli Restaurant: A Charming Berkeley Restaurant

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Solano Avenue in North Berkeley is home to many a good eatery, but one that truly shines is Rivoli Restaurant. Modeled after trattorias and bistros in Italy and France, Rivoli Restaurant opened in 1994 and has been delighting local diners since. The ambiance of the place sets the stage for a romantic dining experience: the […]

Tilden Regional Park: The Great Outdoors, Right in Berkeley

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Referred to as the “jewel of the system” by the East Bay Regional Park District, Berkeley's Tilden Regional Park offers visitors breathtaking views, trails to walk, a carousel for the children, and a great escape within a city. The 2,079 acres provide a lush environment for wildlife to thrive while showcasing the beauty of nature. […]

Fall Craft Projects Your Kids Will Love Making

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Whether the kids are too young for school or they’re home for a holiday break, the fall season provides ample time for fun family crafts. Here are three DIY projects that will bring out the artistic side in your little ones. Pumpkin Spice Playdough [smallfriendly.com] Even if you’ve made your own playdough before, you’ve probably […]

Chez Panisse: A Classic Berkeley Restaurant

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One of Berkeley's most revered restaurants, Chez Panisse is the creation of food luminary Alice Waters. Waters typically extols the benefits and joys of eating fresh, locally sourced food, and Chez Panisse exemplifies the best elements of locavore cuisine. Visitors to Chez Panisse can enjoy a seasonal prix fixe menu that's primarily composed from locally […]

Experience the ‘Magic’ of Lafayette’s Brookwood Park

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For the Lafayette locals who have frequented Brookwood Park for years, it's more than just a 6.3-acre stretch of land. The park holds sentimental value for some—especially its grove of black locust trees. Somehow isolated from the playground just beyond them, the trees have an almost magical appeal. Even if you don't claim an emotional […]

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