blockmate Zatar), especially if you’re driving. The guy who runs it is a very nice Berkeley native who has a passion for different styles of hot chocolate and espresso drinks (especially the Euro style, which apparently...

I vaguely remember seeing a thread about some cafe in the Berkeley/Oakland area that was renowned for hot chocolate. I think it was called “chocolat” something or other. I did a board search and I’m not finding...

Last week when I was at Berkeley Bowl, a woman was handing out samples of Strauss ice cream topped with her own chocolate sauce. She had a dark chocolate and milk chocolate and Strauss vanilla and strawberry. The Strauss vanilla...

When I lived in Berkeley more than 20 years ago, there weren’t many places to drink besides the pub on Shattuck and Brennan’s (?) — the seafood place). There must be more now — any suggestions,...

Friends and I are starting a food club..and I’m wondering what is a creative theme to start with... I’ll be hosting the first night in mid September. Should we do something seasonal....Any thoughts?

they had an amazing lemon thing, but this year its either brulee or white chocolate bread pudding, both of which are fine. last week when i was there our server was very good — friendly, attentive, and not annoying. so for...

I like the food at the Harvard Club. My wife hates the food at the Yale Club. We live in Connecticut, work in Manhattan and neither of us have attended these fine Ivy institutions. Lots of interesting private clubs in the city....

from the fryer, sweet, eggy and slightly crusty, a surprisingly enjoyable heft. Awe-striking chocolate bread pudding, along with a side of good chocolate mousse. It just isn’t winter in Berkeley. Despite the romaticism of...

out a free scoop of (delicious) ice cream with a little birthday chocolate on top.

liked the braised beef tongue which had very nice texture and flavor. I also remember enjoying the cheese plate a lot and a delicious chocolate pot de creme with toasted hazelnuts for dessert (it came under a different name, I...

Can anyone suggest a good Sunday brunch spot in the Berkeley area? Thanks!

I had lunch today for the first time at Adagia in Berkeley. I had a lamb ragu over polenta. The lamb was slow braised, the polenta was lightly fried, and it was served over chard with goat cheese. I was very happy with my dish,...

Does anyone know of a good sushi place in Berkeley? I recently moved here and have been researching places to eat via yelp, however I’m finding them to be largly underwhelming in alot of the feedback. I don’t really...

ISO a corn tortilla source in Berkeley or E.C.. Oakland or Richmond if I must. Fresh or packaged. Looking for the thickish (1/16-1/8") 5" dia. ones like those served at Taq S.J., various Oak/Richmond taco trucks, Baja street...

know what brands these are and if they are any good? Any other gelato recommendations in Berkeley? I’m not a fan of Ciao Bella because of so many additives—I’m a real ice cream purist (right now, only Straus...