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Piedmont Ave reopened: new road, sidewalk, bike path
Those of you who take Berkeley’s Piedmont Avenue regularly to get from A to B will be delighted to have seen that the northbound lane has reopened — and it’s much enhanced since it was closed off to enable the construction work being undertaken at Cal Memorial Stadium.
The street has been repaved, there’s a spanking new bike lane, new vintage-style street lighting and a wide sidewalk. A significant improvement is that all the street’s overhead power lines have been … Continue reading »
Berkeley street style: Gray days indeed
The first (and only) time I visited Ireland, I was 21 and in the middle of my art history studies. Upon stepping off the ferry from France I exclaimed, “I love the juxtaposition of green against the gray sky!” Spoken like a true art history major.
As we head into the gray season (who said we don’t have seasons?), it is as true today in Berkeley as it was on that Irish hillside: A gray sky is the ultimate backdrop for making a bold color statement. And aren’t we lucky to have so many gray-sky days to make the most of our yellows, turquoises, and, my personal favorite these days, royal blues? Could anything be more cheerful than a shock of color revealing itself through the mist?
I know how tempting it is, as the air reaches maximum saturation levels, to reach for our tried and true Gore-Tex gear in all its variations of drab (mine is a thoroughly uninspired forest green.) But I’m going to resist the urge to blend in this year and get more wear out of my turquoise Adidas logo trench. Or maybe troll eBay for one of the 1970’s foul weather jackets I used to wear on my family’s sailboat as a kid.
Let these pictures be your inspiration as the days turn dark and damp, knowing you’ll only look brighter the grayer it gets.
Shop Talk: The ins and outs of Berkeley businesses
NUTTY BUT NICE Genuto, the brainchild of vegan chef Barry Schenker and his physician wife, Diana Rebman, is a Berkeley-based start-up that makes nut-based probiotic vegan gelato. A world first, says Schenker, who scooped more than 300 servings at the recent Berkeley Coffee & Tea Festival.
“We developed Genuto to meet the needs of the approximately 25% of the American public who are to some degree, lactose intolerant,” Schenker says. “This number is probably higher in the Bay Area, since we have a larger number of Asian, African and Hispanic Americans living here.” The couple developed Genuto while hosting the popular Market Place dinners at the Hillside Club. There are six initial six flavors, which should be available at Whole Foods Markets soon. Berkeley Bowl next? Find information on the Genuto website.
ART FOR ALL It didn’t take long for someone to snap up the lease at 2950 College Avenue in the Elmwood, which saw the closure last week of Lola’s home design store. The Collector promises to offer affordable art for all tastes and budgets.
LADY LINGERIE Tease Me Boutique (right) opened up at 1701 University Avenue in late September — and its blend of fun, frivolous undergarments and minimalist décor are certainly eye-catching.
ARRIVEDERCI ITALIA The Milanese Caffé, at 2502 Telegraph Avenue, is under new management. Out goes the Italian menu and in comes “Continental California cuisine”, including traditional American breakfasts. The café also serves lunch and dinner. … Continue reading »
With open doors, Firehouse Bazaar creates community
The Firehouse Collective bazaar on Adeline opened its doors this summer. Photo: Robert Mills
This summer art began to thrive at the corner of Martin Luther King and Adeline. Every Saturday, members of Berkeley’s Firehouse Collective gather at the Firehouse Bazaar to share artwork, entertainment and food with the community.
“We’re right by the Ashby BART,” said Firehouse Director Tom Franco. “The Ashby Flea Market is happening at the same time. It’s the old police station. So we kind of jokingly call this the police house.”
Franco, along with partner Julia Lazar and members of the collective, opened the bazaar doors this summer. He said the old building is full up with painters, food artisans, ceramists, and every kind of Berkleyan. … Continue reading »
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Everything you wanted to know about Berkeley, on KQED
On Thursday, Berkeleyside’s Frances Dinkelspiel was interviewed by Jon Brooks, Editor of KQED’s News Fix, about Berkeley — the biggest issues facing the city, its financial health and business climate, food culture and outsize influence nationwide.
Dinkelspiel also spoke about Berkeleyside, and in particular its diverse and engaged readership.
“One of the most interesting things as a journalist,” Dinkelspiel said, “is the back and forth on the Berkeleyside site. It’s definitely a two-way communication. For every article we … Continue reading »
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Beer, tongue and pickles: food makers win awards
Three Berkeley artisan food producers emerged victorious at the inaugural Good Food Awards which were presented at San Francisco’s Ferry Building on January 14. The awards celebrate food purveyors who marry great flavor with responsible food production and are divided into seven categories: beer, charcuterie, cheese, chocolate, coffee, pickles and preserves.
In the pickles section, Berkeley’s Cultured on Bancroft won for its spicy oregano purple carrots for which owner Alex Hozven sources ingredients from River Dog Farm in Yolo County. Cultured uses a natural fermentation process which slowly creates a sour flavor and a deeper, more complex final flavor. The product is also alive and therefore good for digestion. Read the story of how Cultured came to be by Berkeleyside food writer Sarah Henry in her July 2010 profile.
Bison Brewing, a 22-year old brewery run by Daniel Del Grande and George Allen, was a winner in the beer category for its organic gingerbread ale which contains hops from Clearlake, malted barley from Vancouver, WA, and spices from Sonoma.
Bison has robust environmental credentials: it has conducted a carbon footprint analysis of its operations, practices on-site wastewater treatment, and has a standard operations cycle for his cleaning procedures. It is also very involved in its local community. Four years ago, the company moved its operations to Fifth Street from an architect-designed brewery on Telegraph Avenue after the city of Berkeley revoked its manufacturing permit there. … Continue reading »
Tagged Berkeley news, Bison Brewing, cafe rouge, Cultured, Good Food Awards
Message to renters and landlords: you have rights
Berkeleyside contributing writer Kim Weisberg has been chronicling her search for a new home on Berkeleyside, reporting on lessons learned and listing scams, among other things. Recently she found a condo she and her partner loved in the Adam’s Point neighborhood of Lake Merritt and signed a rental agreement. Before they moved in, however, there was the little matter of settling a dispute with their Berkeley landlord.
Berkeley (like many university-oriented cities) has a reputation … Continue reading »
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The Berkeley Wire: 6.30.10
Titan Arum draws crowds (see photo above) [Oakland Tribune]
Aurora partners with Denver, Dallas theaters [D Magazine]
You can vote for Berkeley’s Rookie Moms [Rookie Moms]
Want another World Cup prediction? Ask Cal’s coach [UC Berkeley]
Photo by parksdh2/Berkeleyside Flickr pool
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The Berkeley Wire: 5.28.10
UC Berkeley freshmen who entered in 2009 had average 4.10 GPA [New York Times]
“Education Matters” is theme of Cal’s summer reading list [UC Berkeley]
Group sues East Bay Regional Parks over Eucalyptus tree removal [Coco Times]
Scientists challenge UC Berkeley team’s claim of “Ardi” as new human [New York Times]
Berkeley entrepreneur sells conversation starting game [Oakland Tribune]
Photo: Steps by Claudie C-G/Berkeleyside Flickr pool.
The Berkeley Wire: 5.27.10
Happy Birthday Golden Gate Bridge: 73 today [Janson Media]
UC system reveals 2009 compensation [University of California]
Berkeley quake trial shows bridge safety ideas [SF Chronicle]
Berkeley music venue 924 Gilman Street getting punked [KALW]
AC Transit to decide on further cuts to services [Daily Cal]
School Board turns down charter school idea, for now [Oakland Tribune]
UC Berkeley summer classes bring in much needed cash [Coco Times]
Berkeley Rep’s “In the Wake” grapples with social tensions [Daily Cal]
Editorial: This is not the time for Measure C [Oakland Tribune]
Photo: mischiru/Flickr Creative Commons.
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