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 Cheap chic chipotle |
5525 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94618 United States +1 510 547 1305 |
Here the usual suspects such as tacos, burritos, enchiladas and quesadillas are accented by unique touches, including half a dozen different tortillas, homemade salsas and cactus chips, and daily specials. Past specials have included fillings like Chile Colorado, Chicken Adobo, and Flautas with Sweet Potatoes, Carrots and Corn Filling. The Green Mole Chicken is a particular hit, as is the homemade tamales made with pickled onions and Mexican cream and a choice of chicken or vegetables. Order at the counter, then relax and enjoy your burritos at one of the many tables beneath the wooden cactus cutouts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: James Knox |
 Photo: michael sippey |
 Photo: diana m. |
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Elegance in yellow |
5484 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94618 United States +1 510 653 5484 |
Citron is a world of subtle yellow accents and brilliant food. Art Deco glass sconces adorn the yellow walls, with black and white prints that break up the monotony. The menu is a fusion of seafood and local ingredients, with styles that range from Spanish, French, Italian and American, making this place very Californian indeed. Try the Paella Citron with its generous shrimp and shellfish and perfectly spiced rice. Small plates include the Warm Artichoke Confit. The menu is subject to change seasonally, and specials appear daily. The wine selection features Napa Valley vintages. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Crepes & eggs |
5600 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94618 United States +1 510 658 2026 |
This eatery is a sleek creperie that appeals to locals, both yuppie and arty. It gets fairly crowded during peak hours, especially on the weekends for brunch, so be prepared for a wait. For the impatient, you can call ahead for pick-up. The savory crepes include creations like the Florentine, Greek, Pesto, Smoked Tofu and the San Francisco (smoked salmon, capers, spinach, provolone). You can also custom make your own. Sweet crepes include Riviera (lemon, butter, sugar), the Caribbean (bananas and cinnamon) and the Strawberry Blintz. The restaurant also offers great three-egg omelettes and scrambles, and a few salads, sandwiches and very good homemade pancakes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Erin Johansen Hurwit  |
 Photo: JOheartCA |
 Talk about chow fun |
5620 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94618 United States +1 510 601 9888 |
It is big and airy inside, with lots of white walls and plants. Claustrophobics will feel at ease. Connoisseurs of good Hunan cuisine will be at ease as well with such specialties as Crispy Szechuan Beef, Tsing Tao Chicken, and a very delicious Prawns with Hot Garlic Sauce. Vegetarians will find plenty of bean curd and and vegies on the menu. The wait staff is friendly, and the food is reasonably priced for such large portions. Banquet services and space are available. 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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Elegance on College Avenue |
5356 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94618 United States +1 510 595 4000 http://www.garibaldis-eastbay.... |
Chef Julia Drori pleases discriminating diners using seasonal ingredients with a strong Italian influence, as well as the occasional Asian-Fusion kiss. Casual elegance abounds with a wood oven that spreads a hearty warmth, and murals that hint at a rustic Tuscan countryside. The service excellent, friendly and above-and-beyond helpful. The menu changes monthly and seasonally, assuring you the freshest ingredients. Past appetizers have included Grilled Salt Cod Fritters. Some of the entrees have included Grilled Duck and Saffron Risotto. The wine list features several dozen Californian and international vintages, with bottles ranging from USD25-175. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Victoria Shephard |
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Garlic braids and woven flasks |
5427 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94618 United States +1 510 594 0798 |
Garlic wreaths and dried peppers hang in the windows. Bottles of Chianti and herb-infused olive oil sit on each table. This small, Italian bistro has 14 tables, opens for dinner only, and serves up delicious meals in a romantic setting. Find a nice selection of standard Italian fare and daily specials. Start off with the delicious Zuppa di Pomodora e Aglio, vegetable soup with crostini. Entrees include creative pasta dishes like the Fettucini Popalina and traditional meat dishes like Osso Bucco. Find a nice selection of Californian and Italian wines, but go for the house Chianti, which complements every dish. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Cafe on the corner |
5401 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94618 United States +1 510 658 0214 |
Relax with your favorite espresso or coffee drink at this cute cafe on the corner. The large windows look out onto College Avenue, and the vaulted ceilings allow for an open and airy atmosphere. But the comfy couch, the mix of French art and movie posters for M and The Blue Angel and a few French country touches keep things quaint and homey. Find all the usual coffee and espresso drinks, as well as bagels, croissants and biscotti. Try the specialty coffee drinks like the Choco Mint Latte or Kathy's Mocha (with coconut Torani syrup...yum). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sashimi that practically swims |
5897 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94618 United States +1 510 601 1424 |
Since 1995, this fine eatery has been a favorite for not only sushi, but also for its amazing and extensive sashimi menu. The place has already garnered a few Best Of The Bay awards from local magazines. The service is friendly, the atmosphere earthy and comfortable, and there is a delightful revolving sushi bar. It offers over a dozen sashimi choices in generous amounts, like saba, ika, and maguro. There are nice combinations, too, like the maguro-hamachi fresh salmon platter. The many sushi boxes are good deals and include a variety of fish. It also serves entrees like chicken, beef or salmon teriyaki, tempura and donburi dishes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A tranquilizing experience! |
41 Tunnel Road Domingo Street Berkeley, CA 94705 United States +1 510 549 8510 / +1 510 843 3000 http://www.claremontresort.com/ |
Located at the Claremont Resort and Spa, Jordan's specializes in typical Californian cuisine. The panoramic view of the San Francisco skyline and the restaurant's wine list, which is the recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, are the special features that make your dining experience worthwhile. The seasonal cuisine includes a five-course tasting menu and also a new vegetarian menu. The restaurant also provides for live entertainment like piano music and dancing, on weekends. So if you are looking for a relaxed and leisurely weekend break with your family, head straight for Jordan's! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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News from around the world |
3167 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94705 United States +1 510 601 8602 |
Away from home and need to catch up on local events? Curious about the goings-on a hemisphere away? Or just across the Bay? No other newsstand in the Rockridge or Elmwood area has as larger a selection of foreign papers. Just about every time zone is covered, as you can tell by the several clocks on the wall indicating the time in major world cities. It also sells a large selection of local papers and lots of magazines, from glossies, art, specialty, trade, comic and literary. It even sells gum and candy. 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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La creme de Provence |
5362 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94618 United States +1 510 420 8822 |
Enjoy the delights of traditional Provencal dishes married to California ingredients. The result is a menu rife with fresh seafood, delicate sauces, Pacific accents and delicious decisions. Dine on the patio, reminiscent of a garden just outside Marseilles, or inside in a bright and cheerful dining room with contemporary French artwork on the walls. Find a varied selection of the freshest seafood this side of the Bay, including lobster and tiger prawns sauteed with shallots in a brandy cream sauce. There is a nice selection of French and California wines Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A little continental flavor |
6323 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94618 United States +1 510 654 0338 |
Come in the morning when the freshly baked odors of sugar, cinnamon, and sour dough litterally draw in passersby and form lines out the door. Baguettes, loaves, cookies and croissants, cakes and tortes, all have a slightly French accent and are delicious. Mornings draw a loyal following of locals eager for the first croissants and cinnamon buns out of the oven. There are only a few chairs and one table, so come in a robe and slippers and take your treats back home. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Jonas Lerman |
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Burmese delights |
6048 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94618 United States +1 510 655 3298 |
A recipient of the Northern California Best Places award for several years, this restaurant features chef/owner Philip Chu's Burmese menu, reflect many regional influences: Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese and even Indian. If you love garlic or curry, this is your spot. The decor is very clean, bright and somewhat 80s. (Is that neon? Are those geometric shapes on the walls?) The appetizers include traditional Burmese (Fried Tropical Squash), Indian (Samosas) and Chinese (Eight Treasure Bean Curd). Noodle entrees include Garlic Noodles and Prawns. Curries feature fish, lamb and several vegetarian options like Stir-Fried Jicama, Cloud Ears, Mushrooms and Snow Peas. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Superb Italian Cuisine |
5655 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94618 United States +1 510 547 5356 http://www.oliveto.com info@oliveto.com |
Chef Paul Bertolli's magical use of local, seasonal products has created the type of highbrow Italian menu that reportedly causes sound-minded adults to fall to their knees and weep openly from the taste bud euphoria. So as to assure absolute freshness the menu changes daily. Past entrees have included spit-roasted lamb (USD30) and roasted northern halibut (USD30). The wine menu rates as superb. For a more casual atmosphere, opt for the restaurant's adjoining café. Reservations are strongly suggested. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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American Brasserie |
41 Tunnel Road The Claremont Resort and Spa Berkeley, CA 94705 United States +1 510 549 8585 http://www.paragonrestaurant.c... adesquiron@claremontresort.com |
This charming restaurant is located at the Claremont Resort and Spa. It offers the best of American, 'brasserie cuisine' (think Pork Porterhouse, Pan Roasted Salmon and Roasted Chicken), along with some of the finest hand-shaken cocktails you will ever taste, and a breath-taking view of the Bay Area. There is a lighter lunch menu offered as well, and live jazz performances four nights a week. So go ahead and live it up at Paragon! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pasta al fresco |
5500 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94618 United States +1 510 923 0900 http://www.pastapomodoro.com/ |
Part of the well-known Bay Area chain of restaurants, this hip and stylish restaurant serves up tasty homemade pastas and delectable seafood and meat dishes at decent prices in a hip setting. Try the Frutti Di Mare with its generous helping of shellfish. Be prepared for dinner conversation to turn to shouting over your capellini, however; things are a bit quieter on the large patio that offers many tables beneath the stars and beneath the heat lamps on particularly chilly nights. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tom "Yum!" kai |
5498 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94618 United States +1 510 420 8600 |
Dine among Buddha figurines, lush plants and imported statuary. You will always be greeted with a smile and waited on hand and foot. The food here is traditional Imperial Thai with a slight Chinese influence. You can specify how spicy or mild you would like something served. It features seafood, chicken, pork, beef and vegetarian dishes. The Tamarind Prawns are a particular hit. For dessert, the restaurant offers Mangos with Sweet Sticky Rice. Beverages include soft drinks, tea and coffee, and the ubiquitous Thai Iced Tea, as well as beer and the house red and white wines. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Not a purple pepper around |
5335 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94618 United States +1 510 653 5001 |
Although the neon, plastic and yellow accents of this pizzeria make it seem like a dive for pepperoni and cheese, it is anything but. This restaurant serves up both traditional and creative variations. You will find nicely stuffed calzones, filling lasagna, salads and antipasto. But go for the pizza. Pick a size (from 12 to 18 inches) and then choose one of the many tempting pies. Try the Rockridgian with its fresh tomatatoes, basil, garlic, ricotta and mozzarella, or the Kitchen Sink. The chefs handspin their own pizza dough, and the sauce is their own special blend. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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No cell phones, please |
5492 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94618 United States +1 510 653 1567 http://www.rockridgeshop.com/ |
Welcome, but please, keep your cell phone off, otherwise you will be asked to leave. It has been witnessed. That said, this is the perfect spot to enjoy tasty, down-home American cuisine at incredibly reasonable prices. From three-egg omelets and French toast in the morning, to hearty soups, sandwiches and burgers in the afternoon, to slightly gourmet entrees at night, like Artichoke Calzone and Acadian Cassoulet. The setting bespeaks a simple country diner, with children's artwork papering one of the walls. The tables and booths are comfortable, though on weekends and peak times things really pick up. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The world on the corner |
5655 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94618 United States +1 510 652 4680 / +1 888 952 4005 http://www.rockridgemarkethall... mwood@markethallfoods.com |
Just across the street from the Rockridge BART station, you'll find this great little shopping center that feels like a bit of Manhattan's Upper West Side all rolled into a corner. You will find the best in gourmet delights, flowers, coffees and tea, and everything you need for a romantic meal at home. Market Hall offers restaurants, cafes, bakeries and florists as well as fishmongers and some of the finest produce available in the Bay Area. However, credit card acceptance varies by store. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gourmet pizza at its best |
5422 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94618 United States +1 510 654 1601 |
Few if any places create such a vast menu of traditional, gourmet and specialty pizzas like this eatery. From the classic Four Cheese and Margherita, to its own creations like the Ambrosia, Cajun and Provencal, as well as succulent rotisserie chicken and panini. You will know this place by the classic Doric column out front. Inside you will find casual and comfortable seating, pictures of the Italian countryside hanging on the walls and a dessert case that tempts you from the get-go. Weather permitting, there is limited seating on the sidewalk. Review © 2007, Wcities |
