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SLED Wednesday and the Newbies
November’s “support the children” coincides with orientation week and the return of the huntress from Fox Hill. So rather than a dinner we decided to rally up a lunch. The destination was CreAsian Bistro. It may be too far to walk however the bistro is perfect for groups. The garlic green beans, cauliflower in oyster…
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Break-throughs, Garden Fun and Greets
Today comes together at last. Mystery becomes clear from the past. PI config is the way, Garden fun is today, Paradiso is always the best.
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Little Namking Chinese
Today we went out to celebrate a belated B-day and the end of the trial. The original choice was Sweet Fingers but they were not open on Mondays. So down the street, on East 14th past Peralta Avenue, we spotted Little Namking and Chinese food sounded like a winner. The restaurant was a little hole…
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Culinary Delights at Café Gratitude
A second visit to the hopping downtown Berkeley featured a delicious dinner at Café Gratitude, another recommendation from our gourmet organic diner. In comparison to Gather, Café Gratitude was a treat. Be ware that every dish is delicious even if the description is so flowery that you are left with no idea of what sounds…
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Americano Reunion & Fun in SF
Was great for the company but not worth the exorbitant price considering poor service and loud ambience even in the back room. North Beach was better but Americano is convenient. Fortunately they did find the missing card.
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Planet Coffee Discovered
This week Planet Coffee was discovered nestled in the heart of downtown San Leandro. This gem of a café has been a diamond in the rough for all these months. Only now, thanks to Ahmid, the 5 star restaurants are found. Thank goodness friends have birthdays! Now we have a new favorite lunch spot when…
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HS Lordships Restaurant gets 5…
HS Lordships Restaurant gets 5 stars and 4 hands rating as a group event host. Their private room makes a perfect atmosphere for a group banquet or dinner lecture. The service and banquet selection was perfect (salad, salmon and vegetables over rice). The views of the Berkeley marina by day are reportedly stunning. Restrooms appear…
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Bay Area Dining Begins Again with Speisekammer
Happy New Year. To kick off 2010, this week’s choice for a Thursday evening restaurant visit was Speisekammer. Overall, Speisekammer receives a thumbs up with 4 stars and 4 hands for its more or less authentic German selection and enjoyable atmosphere and makes the list for places to return. Even the self-proclaimed “food snobs” make…