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 Californication |
2700, Bancroft Way Westminster House Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 647 2300 http://www.adagiarestaurant.com/ |
Originally the great dining room of the Westminster House, Adagia keeps its tradition of "community" alive. Sprinkled with loads of sunlight and light wooden interiors, this banquet style restaurant is a relaxed place to sample Californian cuisine made with fresh local produce...and check out the local crowd too! Outdoor dining allows you to enjoy the famous Californian sunshine. While the food is more wholesome than exciting and the service can be a bit slow, the ambiance is the main draw. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Food Court with a Twist |
2519 Durant Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 United States |
In the mood for Asian cuisine? Head over to this small food court. Circling around an outdoor seating area are a collection of 10 small Asian restaurants (also a donut shop and a gyro place) so you can grab what you like and enjoy it al fresco, although some restaurants have indoor seating. Find everything from King Pin Donuts (deep-fried, sugary glazed dough since 1939),to teriyaki and bean curd, as well as noodles and soups to pearl tapioca drinks to Korean BBQ. In between there is satay, curries and Kung Pao and Mu Shu. The gyro place may stick out in this garden of Asian delights, but it also offers biryani rice plates. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Most popular outdoor cafe |
2300 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704-1723 United States +1 510 843 5282 |
Welcome to a cafe synonymous with Berkeley itself. Located directly across the street from the University, and open late, this is the perfect place to study, relax, rev up or just congregate. There are several outside tables, making this the perfect spot for sipping delicious coffee drinks al fresco. There is no telling how many famous novels, poems and quantum mechanic theories have been formulated, hammered out and perfected right here. Find a strong and inexpensive assortment of coffee and espresso drinks. There are pastries, including muffins, scones, croissants and the ubiquitous macaroons. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Build your own pasta dish |
5400 College Ave Berkeley, CA 94618 United States +1 510 601 8646 http://www.filippos.biz |
The inexpensive menu is set up so that you can pick out the pasta you want and match it up with the sauce of your choice, making endless variations are possible. Choose Capellini, Gemelli, Ravioli, Fusilli or Linguine. Even Gnocchi and Polenta are there to choose from. Add Pomodoro (tomato basil sauce), Milanese (scallops, basil, cream), Sausage, Bolognese (meat ragout and fresh herbs), Frutti de Mare and much more. It also offers healthy pastas that use only light oil and no butter or cream. The setting is small and comfortable with the added bonus of sidewalk seating. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Glories of gourmet |
Around Shattuck Avenue (from Rose to Delaware streets) Berkeley, CA 94704 United States |
North of downtown Berkeley, this area features some of the best in fine cuisine and gourmet shopping in the city. Locals looking for food that is a cut above head here for the best in ethnic and local dining. The keystone is definitely Chez Panisse, known throughout the world as the place to eat in the Bay Area. You will also find some of the best tapas can be found at Cesar, sushi at Toyo and authentic Thai at Cha Am. There are also several vegetarian options, like the Japanese Cha-Ya, and great breakfasts and lunches at Smokey Joe's Cafe, to name just a few. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sandwich Serenity |
2109, Cedar Street Berkeley, CA 94709 United States +1 510 883 1893 http://www.gregoirerestaurant.... |
The streets of Berkeley's North Side are lined with some of the best hole-in-the-wall eateries the Bay Area has to offer. Gregoire, in particular, is where you'll taste the finest French style takeout. Their menu changes monthly and with each menu, you can taste amazing, organically made sandwiches like "Leg of Lamb," "Smoked Salmon in Traditional Blinis," "Smoked Duck," and so much more. The "Potato Puffs" alone are worth coming to Gregoire for. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sushi in the patio |
2441 Dwight Way Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 848 5260 |
Locals-in-the-know looking for fine Japanese cuisine and sushi, head over to this restaurant. In a small converted house, a beautiful patio and garden brims with lush plants, trees and traditional lanterns. You can also opt to sit inside at the bar or at one of the cozy, funky tables. It features a wide variety of traditional Japanese specialties, like teriyaki, tempura and katsu, udon and nabe-mono (iron pot stews). The sushi menu is equally as extensive and includes the traditional shrimp, yellowtail, scallop, fried bean curd and tuna as well as a selection of maki and temaki. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dining with the King |
5912 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94618 United States +1 510 428 1823 |
When you see the Christmas lights you will know you have found some of the best in Mandarin, Szechuan, and Hunan cuisine in the Rockridge area. And despite the bit of kitsch, you will still enjoy a comfortable atmosphere, friendly service, and weather permitting, the chance to dine al fresco in the garden patio. You will find all the Chinese standards here from pot stickers to sweet and sour dishes to mooshoo and kung pao. Depending on the chef's whim you may have the chance to try the Tea Smoked Duck or a delicious clay pot. Lunch specials, pearl milk, and catering are available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Mediterranean on College |
2936 College Ave Berkeley, CA 94705 United States +1 510 540 7773 http://www.cafelamed.com |
Come here for delicious, freshly made food from Greece, North Africa and the Near East. You will be surrounded with blue tiles, wine bottles and an airy atmosphere. It offers delicious favorites like hummus and pita, dolmas, baba ganoush and tabbouleh all made from scratch. For vegetarians, it offers Armenian tomato salad, and a vegetarian assortment platter. Carnivores have lamb kebabs, pomegranate chicken and occasional fish dishes. The phyllo pastries (chicken, spinach and cheese, and meat) are perennial favorites, as is the baklava. Find house wines, withan ever-changing variety of vintages and a full bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pints & Slices |
2033 San Pablo Avenue (at University Avenue) Berkeley, CA 94702 United States +1 510 845 1652 http://www.lanesplitterpizza.com |
At this East Bay beer and pizza joint, located on San Pablo Avenue in Berkeley, patrons can feast on thin and crispy slices while momentarily evading the bustle of the noisy neighborhood intersection outside. Begin your meal with a big salad full of fresh veggies and topped with your choice of house-made dressings. The pies here are strictly New York-style (some with names like "Carnivore," "Garbage Pie" and the cult classic, "Heartstopper" with bacon and Gorgonzola), and regulars will attest that Lanesplitter does it right. Plenty of tables and a ton of barstools mean there's almost always a spot for you, and there's even a charming patio out back complete with heat lamps and picnic tables. On the stereo: rock 'n' roll. On the walls: a rotating collection of locally produced artwork. On tap: a rotating selection of more than a dozen locally produced microbrews (including Russian River Brewing Company's Damnation, a favorite of regulars). See website for menu and more. Review © 2007, Wcities |