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Berkeley Bites: The Bread Workshop’s Bill Briscoe

William (Bill) Briscoe has been in the food business for more than 30 years. He started as a dishwasher, went on to work as a short-order cook in a steakhouse, then did stints in five-star restaurants...

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Join the party for Berkeley High at BHS Live! on Sunday

BHS Live's 2009 party: this year the popular fundraiser will be held at the Pauley Ballroom on Bancroft and Telegraph It’s no exaggeration to say that BHS Live, Berkeley High School’s principal...

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Crab takes center stage at Spenger’s “Iron Chef” contest

The prepared dishes at Spenger's 11th Annual Crabby Chefs Festival. Photos: Frances Dinkelspiel The unexpected rain on Sunday in Berkeley didn’t put much of a damper on the 11th annual Spenger’s...

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Homegrown truths: Sunny Side Café chef Aaron French

Self-described eco-chef Aaron French. Photo: Elizabeth Tichenor Aaron French, a self-described eco-chef, has headed up the kitchen at The Sunny Side Café on Solano Avenue in Albany since it opened in...

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Berkeley brothers buzz New York City with their burritos

When Leo and Oliver Kremer were growing up on Alvarado Road, their go-to place for teenage nourishment was Gordo’s, the burrito shop on College Avenue. Both boys loved the down home nature of the...

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Gilman Street Gals cook up sweet treats in Westbrae

The Gilman Street Gals: Christine Falatico Frey, Anastasia Widiarsih, and Clarine Hardesty. Not shown: Carolyn Wong In a teeny tiny, dark commercial kitchen on a small shopping strip on Gilman Street...

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Ethnic eats in Berkeley from A to Z: Part 2

Thai food abounds in Berkeley. Here a dish from Pin Toh Who knew there were so many ethnic restaurants around town? Last week Berkeleyside chronicled choices from A through I, 32 picks in total, and...

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Shop Talk: The ins and outs of Berkeley businesses

Alko Office Supplies on Shattuck Avenue: closing after 104 years in Berkeley POOR SALES FORCE ALKO CLOSURE  Alko Office Supplies, which has been operating in one form or another at 2225 Shattuck Avenue...

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Berkeley food blogger serves up gluten-free food for all

Erin Scott is the voice behind the blog Yummy Supper. Photo: Erin Scott Food, portrait, and lifestyle photographer Erin Scott, who lives in North Berkeley, is the voice behind the popular blog Yummy...

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Meals on Wheels supporters feast for a cause

The lovely table settings promised a memorable meal, and did not disappoint. Photo: Emilie Raguso Supporters of Alameda County’s Meals on Wheels program came out in droves last Friday night to...

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Take your dog to dinner: It’s now legal (within limits)

Bill and Sandra Weber enjoy lunch on Picante’s pet-friendly patio with their dog Annie. Photo: Natalie Orenstein California is catching up with France: dogs will be allowed on restaurant patios and in...

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Picante restaurant is victim of credit card scam

Picante, the popular Mexican restaurant on 6th Street, has been the target of an international credit card fraud operation, its owner says today. Thieves from as far away as Russia managed to penetrate...

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Berkeley Bites: The Bread Workshop’s Bill Briscoe

William (Bill) Briscoe has been in the food business for more than 30 years. He started as a dishwasher, went on to work as a short-order cook in a steakhouse, then did stints in five-star restaurants...

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Bites: Troy on College to close, Picante ends curbside pickup, Tofu Hackathon

Don't miss the latest food news, updates and events happening in the East Bay. The post Bites: Troy on College to close, Picante ends curbside pickup, Tofu Hackathon appeared first on Berkeleyside.

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The Nosh Wire: 11.10.17

Your daily delivery of East Bay food news. The post The Nosh Wire: 11.10.17 appeared first on Berkeleyside.

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Picante restaurant is victim of credit card scam

Picante, the popular Mexican restaurant on 6th Street, has been the target of an international credit card fraud operation, its owner says today. Thieves from as far away as Russia managed to penetrate...

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Berkeley Bites: The Bread Workshop’s Bill Briscoe

William (Bill) Briscoe has been in the food business for more than 30 years. He started as a dishwasher, went on to work as a short-order cook in a steakhouse, then did stints in five-star restaurants...

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Join the party for Berkeley High at BHS Live! on Sunday

It’s no exaggeration to say that BHS Live, Berkeley High School’s principal fundraiser held every spring, is a major production. The whole community comes together to orchestrate the gala event — but...

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Crab takes center stage at Spenger’s ‘Iron Chef’ contest

The unexpected rain on Sunday in Berkeley didn’t put much of a damper on the 11th annual Spenger’s Restaurant Crabby Chefs Seafood Festival on Fourth Street. The drizzle stopped right before the 2 pm...

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Homegrown truths: Sunny Side Café chef Aaron French

Eco-chef Aaron French, author of The Bay Area Hoemgrown Cookbook, dishes up breakfast standards with a local flavor at two cafes.

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