One of the best sources of wine around, obviously. Kermit Lynch's shop is a must visit
Succulent scallop crudo! California take on Indian inspired food from a former Ramen Shop and Nojo chef
Another bar from the Future Bars crew. Located in a historic music building, complete with a record listening room with cocktail service. Reservations available upstairs with tableside service. Enjoy choosing your cocktail or spirit from a tome of choices
Incredible izakaya with a focus on chicken. The grilled squid here is one of the best I've had.
Ryan ventures here from Napa for their Szechuan cooking. Repeatedly. Now a Bib Gourmand for 2015.
Want to go.
Gorgeous cakes!
Best NY/NJ pies in the Bay Area
Want to go.
Cask's new East Bay outpost occupying the former longstanding liquor store on College and Alcatraz. They told me that they're putting in a tasting bar.
All kinds of Indian provisions.
A live-roast cafe which allows the customer to tailor their own roast.
Fun Biergarten with Brazilian food and rotisserie chicken.
Excellent chocolate shop with Latin inspired ingredients.
Beautiful new ramen shop opened by Chez Panisse alums. Using locally farmed animals and vegetables. Be prepared for a long wait, but it's worth it.
Recommended.
Artisan perfume and flavor essences used by chefs such as Daniel Patterson
Recommended.
Baking supply store
Recommended.
Recommended.
Recommended.
Highly recommended.
Recommended.
Want to go.
Decent tapas and cocktails
Highly recommended.
Recommended.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
Very charming neighborhood restaurant. Excellent mussels in Pernod and garlic butter, one dollar oysters all day, and an excellent chocolate souffle.
Recommended.
Good Salvadorian food. Love their papusas.
Solid Berkeley breakfast place with good eggs benedict and comfort food.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
Want to go.
Awesome Korean fried chicken, plentiful pitchers of beer and soju. Stays open late.
Great bar and house cocktails. Mediterranean small plates in an intimate and romantic atmosphere.
All vegetarian Japanese cuisine. Cash only.
Highly recommended.
Really simple and delicious food. Counter seating with a few tables.
Volunteer run arts space.
Highly recommended.
Want to go.
Italian wine bar with great food and intimate atmosphere. Like nothing else in the neighborhood.
Casual sandwich shop owned by Wood Tavern proprietors. Most sandwiches served on La Farine baguettes.
Recommended.
Highly recommended.
Recommended.
Highly recommended.
