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Cafe Rouge

East Bay Gourmet

1782 4th Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
United States
+1 510 525 1440
http://www.caferouge.net

Cafe Rouge, located in the heart of Berkeley's hoppin' 4th Street shopping district, is an East Bay institution. Foodies flock from far and wide for treats as simple as a cheeseburger and as complex as a Mediterranean-style lamb shank entree. Menu items are rotated in and out of circulation every couple weeks, so expect to see new and exciting things every time you visit. Shellfish fans marvel at the massive oyster selection (officially celebrated at the weekly Oyster Wednesday party). Cafe Rouge is also well known for the quality of its meats, all of which come from the finest local and regional producers, and many of which are available for takeaway at the on-site Meat Market (where you'll also find all manner of cured meats, pates, terrines and sausages). See website for menus, wine lists and more.

Review © 2007, Wcities

Photo: Sarah B. Gibson

Far Leaves

Tea and zenpathy 2979 College Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94707
United States
+1 510 665 9409
http://www.farleaves.com Since 1997, this very Zen-like establishment has brought a little bit of the Far East to Elmwood. It features greens, blacks and oolongs from China, Korea and Japan, as well as several herbals from the Middle East and North Africa, everything from the delicate Dragon Well to the feisty Purple Bamboo. It also sells a variety of handcrafted teapots and bowls from the East, including genuine Yi Zhing pots. Buy in bulk, or enjoy a steaming pot upstairs at one of the tables or on a tatami mat.

Review © 2007, Wcities

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People's

Work and fun 2015 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94704
United States
+1 510 666 0666
http://www.peoplesjoint.com/ Located in the busy Shattuck Avenue, this small café is frequented by university students and weary shoppers of the vicinity. The coffee served here is 100 percent organic and hot. You can savor the doughnuts, burgers, sandwiches and bagels, and if you want something lighter, try the salads—they are filling and healthy. An added plus is the free Wi-fi service for your laptop, so you can finish that pending project while sipping on a hot cuppa.

Review © 2007, Wcities