Looking for something to do after midterms? How about some food? Berkeley has 10 events this month that just might make your stomach happy and lighten your spirit! 1. Foods of the Americas exhibit Oct. 2 to 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: UC Botanical Garden A display of Read More…
What contains enough caffeine to help you plow through the midterms but also keeps your brain relaxed in a meditating state? Tea. Tea contains theanine, which reduces mental stress and boosts cognitive functioning. But forget all that boring chemistry! Just ditch your coffee, drink tea and see for yourself how Read More…
Summer is gone, and along with it, the beautiful California Hass avocados and heaps of ripe plums have left as well. Every season has its bounty to share, however! Fall has just begun, and because local grocery stores are piling up autumn’s best harvests, why not take on October with Read More…
After water, tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world, with the first record of tea-drinking dating as far back as the 10th century B.C. Like wine, tea has a vast spectrum of taste profiles, depending on its production and age. Different kinds of tea are best in Read More…
Few communities can boast a gourmet culture as rich and diverse as that of the East Bay. From Solano Avenue in North Berkeley to Lake Merritt in our southern neighbor Oakland, we have countless options to indulge — trendy brunches, artisanal handmade noodles and hole-in-the-wall bars, to name a few. Read More…
For amateur cooks who want to test the water before opening their first restaurant, Feastly is a platform that allows them to communicate with food-enthusiast strangers and showcase their talent. Feastly also benefits diners who want to seek something other than the typical restaurant experience. The Feastly platform — which Read More…
As a waitress led us into the dining room, the first thing we noticed was the open kitchen. The chef and three cooks, only a few feet away from our table, were mixing and chopping while rib-eye steaks sizzled on the grill. Smelling the aroma of roasted pork loins and Read More…
Who is Nicholas Dirks? Check out the Daily Cal’s infographic to learn about his past life, personal fun facts and his visions for UC Berkeley.
With new leaders come new uncertainties. Across our university and the UC system, change is happening at all levels. We are watching the rise of the new guard. From the Chancellor’s office to the UC Police Department, our campus leaders are introducing ideas and plans to improve Berkeley as a Read More…
Berkeley is expensive. The rent is high. The clothing stores are trendy and cost a lot. If you let loose for dinner at a restaurant with homey decor and ethically raised ingredients, you can end up with a bill costing $45 per person. A year after arriving in Berkeley, I changed three things. First, I stopped comparing prices here with those in Houston, my hometown. Second, I started having a budget for the first time in my life. Finally, I started to cook. Read More…