Category Archives: Restaurants

Origen, a farm to fork restaurant

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Jay

Origen 2826 Telegraph Ave (between Oregon St & Stuart St) Berkeley, CA 94705 Neighborhood: South Berkeley (510) 848-9200 Tuesday through Friday 11am to 11pm lunch 11 to 3pm: dinner from 5:30pm on with a midday menu in-between and Saturday and Sunday 5:30pm … Continue reading →

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New Thai in Town

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Jay

Ta Krai Hom 1453 Dwight Way Berkeley, CA 94702 Mon-Sun 5 pm – 10 pm (510) 649-9315 Ta Krai Hom is a charming little Thai restaurant on Dwight just off Sacramento in Berkeley in the space formerly occupied by Digs. … Continue reading →

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Kitchen serendipity

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Jay

Two days ago, the sun came out! A rare event in Carmel in August, so we hopped in the car and drove south to Big Sur, ending up at a magical spot, the Post Ranch Inn. Deluxe accommodations have been … Continue reading →

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Best Thai in Berkeley

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Jay

Cha-Am 1543 Shattuck Ave (between Cedar St & Vine St) Berkeley, CA 94709 (510) 848-9664 Menu 1 & 2 Born and bred in Berkeley, my son has been a vegetarian for two decades. He’s eaten at many a Thai restaurant, … Continue reading →

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Noodle Theory

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Jay

Noodle Theory 6099 Claremont Ave Oakland, CA 94620 (510) 595-6988 Mon, Wed-Sun 11:30 am – 2:30 pm Mon, Wed-Sun 5 pm – 9:30 pm Lunch Menu | Dinner Menu We were off to a great start with the Goat Cheese and Yau … Continue reading →

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My favorite Berkeley restaurant

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Jay

O Chamé 1830 4th St Berkeley, CA 94710 (510) 841-8783 Mon-Sun 11:30 am – 3 pm Mon-Thu, Sun 5:30 pm – 9 pm Fri-Sat 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm Menu Yesterday afternoon some old and dear friends called to suggest we celebrate … Continue reading →

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Rah Rah Renee

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Jay

Renee’s Place 1477 Solano Avenue Albany, CA 94706 (510) 525-2330 Open 7 Days a Week 11:30am–3pm, 5pm–9:30pm My family’s biased about Renee’s Place, the contemporary Honk Kong Chinese bistro on Solano: We’ve eaten there hundreds times over the last twenty … Continue reading →

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Eating Ethnic

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Jay

Taqueria La Familia 2971 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley, CA 94705-1808 (510) 548-3420 Mon-Sat 11 am – 8:30 pm Following Michael Pollan’s Food Rules is a snap at authentic ethnic restaurants. They serve real food made from honest ingredients, a variety of … Continue reading →

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