lunch

When I moved to Berkeley, I was determined to find my “go-to” sandwich shop. After a year of searching for some of Berkeley’s best veggie sandwiches, I’ve successfully found three that I think everyone, vegetarian or not, should try!

Thus, this led me to experiment with different toast combinations throughout the year. You can add quite literally anything on top of toast — it’s a canvas for a wonder of ingredients ranging from sweet to salty. 

Sandwiches are the classic American lunches that parents will send their kids to school. However, not all cultures adore ham and cheese sandwiches.

During this, I was granted a temporary break from the below-par dining halls, and I was thrilled to be able to take my mom to try all of my favorite meals in the area. It was during this time that I realized that Berkeley actually has a pretty strong food scene. Here are some of my favorite spots around Berkeley for when you’re looking for a meal that’ll linger in your mind for weeks to follow. 

The next time you’re scrambling to find a good spot to have your takeout before class, check out these five sites around campus.

After learning the basics of backpacking food and some breakfast tips, you're almost ready for that trip you've planned. Now things are going to get a bit trickier. In my experience, lunch and snacks are the most difficult backpacking food to get right, but they also allow for the most creative freedom. I simply cannot overemphasize the importance of a strong lunch and snack lineup. A good snack can get you through any tough climb or mid-afternoon slump, so it's important to get it right. Let's start by talking about hydration.

If you’ve never heard of shakshuka, get ready to have your mind blown with this easy, healthy, inexpensive and delicious dish!

Eating Berkeley presents a fresh, versatile and healthy recipe, so you can save time and money on meals throughout the week!

When it comes to eating lunch, I like to abide by the following rule: I need to personally make it myself at least five times a week.

These majestic birds are role models for us all. They live their lives not caring about all the little details — they just enjoy living here in Berkeley. This is a lesson we all need sometimes.