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Berkeley Bites: Cristina Lau

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Each Friday in this space food writer Sarah Henry asks a well-known, up-and-coming, or under-the-radar food aficionado about their favorite tastes in town, preferred food purveyors and other local culinary gems worth sharing.

UC Berkeley graduate Cristina Lau, 23, heads up the non-profit Berkeley’s Kitchen, which runs cooking classes and hosts food events with an emphasis on affordable, ethnic eats.

Check out the group’s website for upcoming activities.

A former member of the Cal Cooking … Continue reading »

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What’s cooking at Berkeley’s Kitchen?

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The Cal Cooking Club has spawned more than one non-profit culinary entity with roots in Berkeley and an international reach.

Newcomer Berkeley’s Kitchen, founded by UC-Berkeley alum Cristina Lau, aims to offer adults an edible education at affordable prices with an emphasis on showcasing the rich diversity of ethnic cuisine in this community.

Lau, 23, grew up in Tijuana and San Diego, and recalls peeling shrimp and washing dishes at the Chinese restaurants her parents owned. … Continue reading »

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