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2442 Telegraph Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 849-4592
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 849-4592
Cafe Mattina
Category: Sandwiches
Neighborhoods: UC Campus Area, Telegraph Ave
4184 Piedmont Avenue
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 547-1299
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 547-1299
Lush Gelato
Category: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighborhoods: North Oakland, Piedmont Ave
I seriously almost walked out because service was so slow and unfriendly. Only one customer (mother and young daughter) were in front of me but the employee was super sloooow.
Bottom line: Doesn't live up to the hype - sampled flavors were only okay... Prices are well, pricey, and you don't get a lot of selection. Employee had a pretentious take it or leave it attitude - I almost didn't order but decided to give it a go. Unfortunately, I was given a very skimpy scoop of two flavors (banana and mint chip) - the balled up kind with more air in the middle than gelato. Not worth it.
Bottom line: Doesn't live up to the hype - sampled flavors were only okay... Prices are well, pricey, and you don't get a lot of selection. Employee had a pretentious take it or leave it attitude - I almost didn't order but decided to give it a go. Unfortunately, I was given a very skimpy scoop of two flavors (banana and mint chip) - the balled up kind with more air in the middle than gelato. Not worth it.
1245 North Broadway
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 943-1905
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 943-1905
Gelateria Naia
Category: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
YUM!
Lots of flavors to choose from and today's employee should be commended for allowing us to choose a number of flavors to sample, as well as suggesting and building multiple flavors for us to try.
I like how we were able to get up to 4 flavors in a medium size. We got the nutella, pumpkin, chocolate orange, and peanut butter chip. DELISH.
Lots of flavors to choose from and today's employee should be commended for allowing us to choose a number of flavors to sample, as well as suggesting and building multiple flavors for us to try.
I like how we were able to get up to 4 flavors in a medium size. We got the nutella, pumpkin, chocolate orange, and peanut butter chip. DELISH.
We came here for the lunch buffet, which was a good deal at $7.99. I enjoyed everything I sampled (yummy chicken tikka masala, veggies, etc). I was a bit surprised that the food was pretty mellow-tasting (aka not overly salted or otherwise seasoned) but that was fine with me. It just meant I wasn't downing gallons of water or consuming ginormous quantities of naan or rice.
Loved the outdoor patio seating and service was great (empty plates were promptly removed). Only complaint was that the buffet selection wasn't abundant, but the basics were there and tasted great. We'll be back!
Loved the outdoor patio seating and service was great (empty plates were promptly removed). Only complaint was that the buffet selection wasn't abundant, but the basics were there and tasted great. We'll be back!
2995 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 704-1794
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 704-1794
Emilia's Pizzeria
Category: Pizza
Neighborhood: South Berkeley
Met the whole fam last night, including the namesake of the place, Emilia herself (the cute 4 yo daughter of the owner Keith). Eating at Emilia's is truly a treat - I love the cozy atmosphere and the opportunity to see Keith hard at work over his labor of love. It's a one-man show but he manages to hold down the fort just fine.
Last night was our second visit since the opening and the pizza once again did not disappoint. I definitely recommend going before 7 p.m. as the best ingredients run out the quickest. Better yet, call beforehand and your pizza will be ready for you like clockwork... cuz Keith is really that good.
My favorite toppings so far are the sopressata and mushrooms together - delish. Make sure you're there when the pizza comes out piping hot - freshness at its best!
More pics and commentary from our first visit, courtesy of my brother-in-law's website:
http://makchef.blogspo...
Last night was our second visit since the opening and the pizza once again did not disappoint. I definitely recommend going before 7 p.m. as the best ingredients run out the quickest. Better yet, call beforehand and your pizza will be ready for you like clockwork... cuz Keith is really that good.
My favorite toppings so far are the sopressata and mushrooms together - delish. Make sure you're there when the pizza comes out piping hot - freshness at its best!
More pics and commentary from our first visit, courtesy of my brother-in-law's website:
http://makchef.blogspo...
9 Pell St
New York, NY 10013
(212) 233-8888
New York, NY 10013
(212) 233-8888
Joe's Shanghai
Category: Chinese
Neighborhoods: Chinatown, Civic Center
Still the best XLB's we've ever had (in the States), hands down. The wait wasn't too bad during our last two visits (twice in one week).
One thing that has changed, for the better, is that service is off the hook... Our plates were changed after eating the XLB's, water was consistently refilled, and empty dishes were promptly removed. Props to the management and hardworking employees for that!
One thing that has changed, for the better, is that service is off the hook... Our plates were changed after eating the XLB's, water was consistently refilled, and empty dishes were promptly removed. Props to the management and hardworking employees for that!
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1/31/2007
Yes, we come here for the XLB's - which are generally great. But I also have to recommend the Lion's Head - meatballs with cabbage. I haven't found a place that makes it better. The meatballs are so addictive - so soft and flavorful - yes, they melt in your mouth. Those two items are always ordered, and sometimes a veggie or tofu dish. Mmm!
Tempted by the rolls on the menu but I'm still holding out on raw fish until the baby comes... Til then, California rolls it is! Hubs and I each ordered a bento box and enjoyed the plentiful offering. Also, the bentos came super quick, which we appreciated since we were catching a movie afterward.
I was tempted to try the all-you-can-eat but didn't know that they offered it seven days a week until after we had ordered... Next time!
I was tempted to try the all-you-can-eat but didn't know that they offered it seven days a week until after we had ordered... Next time!
677 Rand Ave
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 272-0535
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 272-0535
Holy Land Kosher Food
Categories: Middle Eastern, Greek, Kosher, Mediterranean
Neighborhoods: Lower Hills, Lakeshore
Not bad if you need a falafel fix, which is my favorite thing to order at a Mediterranean spot. It wasn't the best falafel wrap I've ever had so I was a little disappointed.
I also ordered two soups - the matzoh ball soup for my sick husband and a mushroom barley soup. He liked the mushroom barley soup better, which I also sampled, and it was fantastic. I thought the soups were a bit expensive for the quantity you get but definitely no complaints about the taste.
My only caveat is that I don't recommend getting the items to go. Even though I ate the items about 10 minutes after leaving the restaurant, anything with sauce in it (the wraps) were sadly gloppy and a saucy mess. The aluminum doesn't properly hold in the juices so eat your wrap with a plate!
I also ordered two soups - the matzoh ball soup for my sick husband and a mushroom barley soup. He liked the mushroom barley soup better, which I also sampled, and it was fantastic. I thought the soups were a bit expensive for the quantity you get but definitely no complaints about the taste.
My only caveat is that I don't recommend getting the items to go. Even though I ate the items about 10 minutes after leaving the restaurant, anything with sauce in it (the wraps) were sadly gloppy and a saucy mess. The aluminum doesn't properly hold in the juices so eat your wrap with a plate!
I had high hopes that this place would match up to my favorite cupcake place - Kara's - but it didn't. I actually went out of my way to track down the cupcake truck, only to discover that they had sold out of red velvet, pumpkin spice, and s'mores. Sad. However, I did try the lemon raspberry cupcake. It wasn't bad, but a little too cakey for me. Plus, the raspberry frosting was decent but not knock your socks off good.
I do have a quick suggestion for Cupcates in terms of to go packaging... I was pretty put off that when I asked for a to go container for my cupcake, it was put *directly* into a brown paper bag. Like, ew??? Brown paper bags are often meant to hide things - like XXX magazines and liquor bottles. How demeaning to put your own cupcake product into a brown bag! While I was driving home, I kept glancing over at the sad brown paper bag and the two grease stains forming on the bag. Not appetizing! And what if you were to bring a cupcake over for a friend? Not in that packaging!
I do have a quick suggestion for Cupcates in terms of to go packaging... I was pretty put off that when I asked for a to go container for my cupcake, it was put *directly* into a brown paper bag. Like, ew??? Brown paper bags are often meant to hide things - like XXX magazines and liquor bottles. How demeaning to put your own cupcake product into a brown bag! While I was driving home, I kept glancing over at the sad brown paper bag and the two grease stains forming on the bag. Not appetizing! And what if you were to bring a cupcake over for a friend? Not in that packaging!
Small but cozy spot - we were lucky to grab a table. We started with one savory and one sweet crepe but ended up ordering another savory crepe because it was so good! #7 - with turkey, mushrooms, cheese, and tomato sauce. The second one was better - the crepe itself was light and fluffy. The sweet one we got had nutella and banana (#5 I think) - yummy combination. I also got a hot chocolate, which was nice, mellow, and not too sweet.
If you want fairly instantaneous gratification, the crepes come out quick, hot, and delicious! Take one for the road...
If you want fairly instantaneous gratification, the crepes come out quick, hot, and delicious! Take one for the road...
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The salads are okay - not quite hitting the mark like before but at least my beloved poppy seed dressing is still there. However, the biggest difference in taste is in the sandwiches. The bread sucks now (thought we couldn't taste the difference??) and I think the sandwich meat does too. There's something cheap-tasting in the sandwiches overall. Definitely not the Intermezzo I loved during and after college. Oh well.
So, I definitely won't be back. What for? The flies buzzing around? Disgusting!