berkeley Archive

Chez Panisse Cafe – Three Courses of Fresh Deliciousness

Clinton made an appearance at Cal last week and we figured he might go to Chez Panisse for dinner afterwards, so we went.  Just in case.  He didn’t go but the meal was still incredible.  It was my first visit to the cafe in over 3 years and it was better than I remember.

Cauliflower soup with black truffle oil

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The new Vik’s Chaat Corner

I used to love Vik’s back when it was in the big old warehouse with the roll-up door and the sketchy looking food counter in the back behind the mounds of imported Indian stuff.  Well, things have changed a bit since then and Vik’s seems to be doin’ pretty well.

Cholle Bhature - the big puffy thing

Cholle Bhature - the big puffy thing

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Udupi Palace in Berkeley for a Dosa

If you’re in the mood for vegetarian India food, especially a spicy dosa, Udupi Palace is a great Berkeley option.  It’s cheap, quick and it tastes like it does in India except you don’t have to run to the bathroom 10 minutes after finishing.  I got the spicy masala dosa: ****/5, and a mango lassi (like a yogurt smoothy).  Perfect for a quick Indian lunch.  Recommended to me by SweetLime.

Udupi Palace's lunch special

the lunch special comes with....

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