Cream vs. Dream: Telegraph Ave. ice cream face-off
A promotional image for Rasputin’s Dream Ice Cream, proposed to open as a take-out counter at Rasputin. Courtesy: Ken Sarachan The owners of one of Telegraph Avenue’s most popular ice cream spots have...
View ArticleRasputin to sell organic ice cream on Telegraph
A photo presented Tuesday night shows Rasputin’s Dream ice cream already for sale in San Francisco. Photo: Rasputin Music Rasputin Music on Telegraph Avenue won a permit to serve ice cream, but not out...
View ArticleChew on this: John Birdsall on Berkeley’s food scene
John Birdsall. Photo: Roxanne Webber John Birdsall knows his way around the Bay Area’s best food trucks, noodle shops, and unpretentious taco stands. Currently a senior editor at Chow, he was...
View ArticleShop Talk: The ins and outs of Berkeley businesses
Lindgren’s, which opened in February, is holding its grand opening on Thursday, April 18. Photo: Niranjan K LINDGREN’S Lindgren’s Coffee and Café (above) in downtown Berkeley opened for business in...
View ArticleBites: What’s new in East Bay food, XXV
Toast Kitchen and Bar, at 5900 College Avenue in Rockridge, opened its new kitchen and dining room yesterday, which has nearly doubled the size of the restaurant. Photo: Courtesy of Toast Openings…...
View ArticleCaravaggio: Italian gelato spot opens in Berkeley
Caravaggio, which opened this weekend in Berkeley, says it offers real-deal Italian gelato. Photo: courtesy Caravaggio This weekend saw the soft opening of a gelateria with a difference. Caravaggio, at...
View ArticleA little something: Where to find bite-sized treats
The croissant on the right is from La Bedaine on Solano Ave. which says it’s the traditional French size. On the left: a croissant from another reputable bakery that is the more common size in the...
View ArticleNew: Bootleg Creamery launches its offbeat flavors
Jessica Rollison, who is based in Berkeley, has just launched Bootleg Creamery. Photo: Bootleg Creamery When Jessica Rollison started making her homemade ice cream available to her friends — who...
View ArticleBerkeley’s soft scoop spot Sketch to close for good
Sketch soft-serve cacao nib ice cream with olive oil and sea salt: the Berkeley ice cream shop will close July 6. Photo: lesleyk It’s the end of the road for Sketch. The popular soft-serve ice cream...
View ArticleNew ‘shaved snow’ shop aims for Telegraph Avenue
Vegan-friendly shaved snow is coming to Berkeley. Shown here, the strawberry and mango combo. Photo: Vampire Penguin A successful dessert shop called Vampire Penguin has won approval to open on...
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