At most Bay Area cafés, chai is an afterthought. Here, it’s the focus
Elaichi Co. is one of several South Asian cafés that have opened in the Bay Area these past few years, bringing…
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New cocktail bars and pool hall bring more nightlife to Downtown Berkeley
With the opening of a pair of creative cocktail bars and the revival of a beloved pool hall, two local…
Almare’s new Richmond manufacturing space is spreading the gelato gospel
The artisan gelato business with shops in Berkeley and Pleasanton can now sell more of its products in the Bay Area.
A pizza master opens her first place in Berkeley
I dive into Berkeley’s new “Pizzeria da Laura” and also revisit an old Italian favorite, “Original Joes” in North Beach.
These Berkeley spots can start you sailing, rock climbing and biking
Modern Sailing, Ironworks and Stay True Cycles are just a few of Berkeley’s recreation businesses serving all…
Discover 25 local artists and creative vendors under one roof at the Berkeley Holiday Gift Fair
On Dec. 8, the Hotel Shattuck Plaza downtown hosts the one-stop experience for shoppers seeking hand-crafted…
Berkeley hotels have a lot to offer locals
Aiden, Graduate Berkeley and Hotel Shattuck Plaza provide a fun rooftop, tailgate parties and creative cocktails…
Open-air dining brings revenue to restaurants and a festive spirit to streets
September 17, 2021 BERKELEYSIDE — A year and a half ago, the streets of Berkeley were unusually quiet, as people…
What do delivery bots, faux pork and crowdfunding platforms have in common?
July 9, 2021 BERKELEYSIDE — A platform that democratizes startup venture funding. An educational tool that…
Berkeley curators and crafters keep the city’s creative energy alive
December 18, 2020 BERKELEYSIDE — This year’s holiday show at Fourth Street Fine Art is aptly named: “Home Is…