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A few years ago, I came across an article to “aspiring authors” that denied the term altogether. The gist of the argument was to cut out the qualifier: You’re either an author, or you’re not. There is no “aspiring,” only writing or not writing. This Yoda-esque concept, an essentially “do
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On Tuesday, May 6, the Berkeley Lions Club will host their 5th Annual restaurant walk, “A Taste of North Berkeley,” from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Lions have partnered with the North Shattuck Association to put on the event, which features 26 North Berkeley shops and restaurants in Berkeley’s famous “Gourmet
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April 30 is the last day to purchase general commencement tickets. If you’re planning on going, prepare to get your wallets out because tickets are $10 each, and of course, everyone and his mom (and your mom) wants to be at your graduation. To add another cost: Graduates have to pay
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About 5:30 p.m. Wednesday evening, a line as crooked and maze-like as Dwinelle Hall itself stretched across Dwinelle Plaza toward Sather Gate. Seniors, known for skipping classes and just generally taking it easy in their last semester, gathered in 155 Dwinelle for the “Last Lecture,” put on by the Class
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Summer vacation is still far away, but you can get free ice cream while you wait. And that’s sort of the same thing. Today, April 8, is Free Cone Day at Ben and Jerry’s. In Berkeley, the shop on Center Street will be giving out ice cream cones for free
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One recipe that you need to have in your repertoire is how to boil water. Boiled water can be used to make a variety of gourmet dishes: white rice, chicken soup and, most importantly, every pasta dish ever. Boiled water is a childhood favorite that will remind you of every
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It’s easy to get lost in the so-called “Berkeley bubble,” even in a city that gourmands tour for its four-star establishments and specialty cuisines. College dining quickly digresses into the Asian Ghetto, whatever cafes take meal points and a lot of pizza. Students flock to these establishments for many reasons:
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Cajun and Creole cuisines include plenty of complex, spicy dishes that provide a kick compared to blander foods. In Berkeley, Angeline’s Louisiana Kitchen is probably the most well-known restaurant that serves delicious Cajun and Creole-influenced cuisine. Jambalaya is a moderately spicy Creole dish that Angeline’s excels at. The restaurant serves
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Feb. 14, like your birthday, is one day when both calories and dollars shouldn’t count. Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day with a special partner, a special group of friends or with your special No. 1 (you), you’ll want to indulge your sweet tooth. You could pick up a bag of
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A new Off the Grid will return to North Berkeley after securing a Sunday night spot at the North Berkeley BART station. Off the Grid — which has organized street-food vendors around the greater Bay Area since 2010 — is partnering with BART and city officials to bring the food trucks to
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