Local businesses Herbivore, Michelle’s Yogurt and Sweets close
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Two longtime local staples — vegan restaurant Herbivore and candy store Michelle’s Yogurt and Sweets — have closed in Berkeley.
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Sicilian-style restaurant to open on Shattuck Avenue
Agrodolce, a new Sicilian-style restaurant, is under construction and expected to open in early September at the former location of Cafe Gratitude at 1730 Shattuck Ave., in Berkeley’s Gourmet Ghetto.
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Sicilian-style restaurant to open on Shattuck Avenue
Agrodolce, a new Sicilian-style restaurant, is under construction and expected to open in early September on 1730 Shattuck Ave. at the former location of Cafe Gratitude, in Berkeley’s Gourmet Ghetto.
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Vegan deli The Butcher’s Son opens on University Avenue
The Butcher’s Son, a new vegan deli, opened its doors Monday on University Avenue for its soft opening, despite some setbacks in its preparations.
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Vegan restaurant Cafe Gratitude to close after 10 years of service in Berkeley
After nearly a decade of service, Cafe Gratitude, a restaurant on Shattuck Avenue known for its all-vegan menu, will be closing at the end of the year.
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A found poem from Berkeley Yelp reviews
Yelp reviews are partially valuable for deciding where to eat, but mostly valuable for entertainment purposes. At the Clog, one of our favorite hobbies might or might not be reading these reviews and finding the funniest ones. And, of course, we obviously love writing, so we crafted a found poem. What’s a found
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Berkeley’s foodie culture has room for all dietary restrictions
Berkeley — city of hippies, protesters and counter-culturalists — is also a site of pilgrimage for foodies as the cradle of the American slow-food movement. Here, even the eats are quintessentially Berkeley: That cup of coffee, too, was designed to resist oppressive hegemons and change the world.
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Restaurant hopping: a new way to experience dining
When most people go out to eat, they’re looking to spend an hour at a restaurant to relax and have a good meal with friends. But if you want to try something different, you could go restaurant hopping. The concept is similar to bar hopping, except instead of going to
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How to avoid (or gain) the Freshman 15
It can be difficult to keep the Freshman 15 in mind when you go to the dining commons or out to dinner with a group of new friends during Welcome Week. Berkeley’s foodie culture means there’s no shortage of options to enchant your taste buds and keep you exploring the
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A vegetarian’s and vegan’s guide to Berkeley
People may choose to avoid meat and dairy for a variety of reasons. Regardless of the Berkeley stereotype that we are all crazy liberals and members of a vegan cult, it can be difficult to find vegetarian and vegan options to suit those who prefer a meatless diet. That’s why we here at Clog have decided
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