5 fun ways to lose at trivia night

Participant's view of SUPERB's British Invasion Bar Trivia night at Pappy's

Last Wednesday, SUPERB hosted its British Invasion Bar Trivia Night at Pappy’s. While we imagine it would have been fun to win, we know some people just know more trivia than others. If you missed SUPERB’s event, or if you just didn’t win last week, never fear. Here are some Read More…

Let’s talk about quotas

CITY AFFAIRS: The city should work harder to hear local business input when making vital decisions on where businesses can operate.

Berkeley City Council made the right decision Tuesday in choosing to defer a vote that could determine whether and where certain businesses can operate on Telegraph Avenue. Before the vote is taken, the city needs to do more to involve the area’s business owners in this important discussion, which could Read More…

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An ode to Kip’s

For whatever reason, at Kip’s o’ clock, the whole world bows its head and zombie-walks over to Telegraph Avenue and Durant Avenue. You may wonder when exactly Kip’s o’ clock is , but if you look inside your heart, you will find the answer. Read More…

A woman tapes up a flier at 2367 Telegraph Ave., the former location of Blake's on Telegraph.

Pappy’s Grill and Sports Bar set to open next month

Replacing long-time Berkeley establishment Blake’s, Pappy’s Grill and Sports Bar will start serving customers in late October. A casualty of economic downturn, Larry Blake’s Restaurant and Bar closed its doors in February after 71 years in Berkeley. Now, Pappy’s is set to open in Blake’s former location, 2367 Telegraph Avenue Read More…

Pappy’s Grill & Sports Bar will soon fill the site formerly occupied by Blake’s.

Sports bar to open on Telegraph Avenue

About three months ago, Larry Blake’s Restaurant and Bar was boarded up after 71 years of service to the Berkeley community. Now, a new posting stands out on the wooden facing that conceals what was once a vibrant dining establishment — a notice of proposed development by the site’s new Read More…