The Berkeley man who’s been making pizzas in a ‘little closet’ for 17 years
Emilia's Pizzeria pairs a quirky ordering process with technical expertise from a Flour + Water alum
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Stories, sips and sweets await at Mey
A second cafe and bakery from the owner of Bench
Sconehenge offers the traditional tea scone — and a range of twists
The 26-year-old Sconehenge bakery and cafe are now owned by employees, many of whom have worked there 10 to 20 years.
A community for moms, and moms for community
These Berkeley businesses enable moms to build community with each other and also shape community for their…
Rasa Mott unites his local roots and world travels in South Berkeley cafe
The charming Rasa Caffe serves hand-crafted chai teas, steamed rose milk, specialty coffees — and pastries worth…
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…
Finding beauty amidst the pandemic
June 18, 2021 BERKELEYSIDE — After a grand jury opted not to indict the police officer who shot and killed…
Connection and craft enable Berkeley women entrepreneurs to flourish during the pandemic
November 20, 2020 BERKELEYSIDE — The end of November typically marks the beginning of holiday season, when…
Black-owned businesses in Berkeley demonstrate the city’s economic resilience
June 26, 2020 BERKELEYSIDE — This year’s Juneteenth arrived amid mass protests against systemic racism and…
Small Business Week may be postponed, but Berkeley businesses keep innovating
May 6, 2020 BERKELEYSIDE — As the federal government postpones Small Business Week (usually the first…