Wishing everyone a happy Memorial Day as we remember the many heroes who have served our country.
Birdland Jazz was founded to offer people in and around Berkeley a place to enjoy great music and great food. Like-minded people congregate at Birdland to enjoy each other's company over drinks and some fine Southeast Asian cuisine style barbecue. A suggested $10.00 donation gets you in the door for a truly unique party! People […]
If you arrive at Swad Indian Cuisine to find a crowd, that likely means one thing: It's lunchtime. This Lafayette eatery, which specializes in the cuisines of northern India, serves a daily lunch buffet that's known to turn one-time diners into loyal customers. That's because this all-you-can-eat affair offers a little bit of everything: curries, […]
Happy Mother's Day! How are you planning to celebrate mom today?
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"Honest, quality clothing that is thoughtfully designed and well-crafted." That's the credo at Venture Quality Goods, a menswear boutique in Lafayette. However, equal emphasis is placed on showcasing California-based labels. In fact, the majority of Venture Quality Goods's inventory is either designed or made in California. The displays within this airy, sparsely decorated boutique host […]
If your daily coffee shop habit is starting to make an impact on your wallet, it may be time to start getting caffeinated at home. You don’t have to settle for an inferior cup, however; simply follow these tips to brew coffee just like your favorite barista! Start with high-quality coffee. It may seem obvious, […]
A farm-to-table ethos reigns at Summer Kitchen and Bake Shop, where they partake of what’s local and in-season. To that end, the menu changes with the seasons, but everything is always fresh and flavorful. Start your meal with a wild arugula and watermelon salad with red onion, feta, candied pumpkin seeds, and balsamic vinaigrette. Yummy […]
The most talked-about dish at Pizza Antica doesn't arrive with a cheese- and sauce-topped crust; it's a Brussels sprouts salad! Served warm, this popular appetizer toes the line between sweet, salty, and savory; it's a medley of Brussels sprouts, caramelized onions, crunchy croutons, and hard-boiled eggs, tossed in a lemon-y dressing. That's not to say, […]
The Peet's brand has come a long way since its inception in 1966. That was when founder Alfred Peet opened his first Peet's cafe, which occupied a small corner location in Berkely, Ca. Nowadays, there are Peet's cafes scattered all across the country, and you're likely to encounter the brand's expertly roasted beans on grocery […]