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The aroma of fresh-baked cookies joined the tasty temptations of Telegraph Avenue when the Pacific Cookie Company opened in early January. The new Berkeley location — under the management of Vanessa Spelce — is the company’s first location outside of Santa Cruz. The bakery offers about 13 delicious cookie flavors
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A well-lit storefront that stands out amid the darker and more dreary buildings around the Downtown Berkeley BART station, Paris Baguette is a cute yet sophisticated bakery that creates French desserts and pastries with a slight Asian twist. Since we have a great love for pastries and coffee, we could
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Tucked into the third floor of Macy’s department store in Union Square is the delicious Tout Sweet Patisserie. Started by pastry chef Yigit Pura and the owners of Taste Catering and Event Planning, the shop offers pastry selections ranging from French macarons to layered parfaits and packaged gifts. The store
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In Berkeley, La Pena Cultural Center and Cafe La Pena are cultural hubs for showcasing art and cuisine with a strong emphasis on Latin American countries. The cultural center has strong historical ties and was started in 1975 as a response to the military coup that overthrew Salvador Allende. Through the
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As college students, we don’t always have time to consume healthy meals, so we rely on processed foods. When running off to class, we might quickly scarf down some cereal; for a quick dinner, we might make some ramen or have some pizza before a party. Nowadays, most of us
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When I was ten years old, my parents and I took the first of many trips to Europe. While in London, my father, being the epicure he is, decided to get afternoon tea at The Ritz, and it was with that first experience with afternoon tea that a new love
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Every time you visit the piers in San Francisco, visit these shops in the Ferry Building Marketplace to enjoy a full meal and a few delicious additions to take home. Drinks: Blue Bottle Coffee Company The famous pour-over coffee and caramelized Belgian waffles from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday
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Berkeley Farmers’ Market, located at the intersection of Center Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Way, is full of fresh locally grown produce and farm-processed foods that are definitely worth checking out. The market sells seasonal fruits and vegetables, pastries and freshly cooked hot meals. Here are four vendors you
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Bartavelle Coffee and Wine Bar is known for its gourmet combination of local ingredients, such as butter from Marin’s Straus Creamery, and its typically high-end ingredients, such as prosciutto. Walking into this eatery reminded me of my home and childhood. My parents would often bring me to unique, local brunch
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For those of us who get tired of frequenting Caffe Strada and Cafe Milano and need to spice up our coffee variations, there are more slightly hidden but still outstanding coffee shops in Berkeley and San Francisco that may suit your fancy. 1. Babette Cafe (2625 Durant Avenue, Berkeley) This
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