East Bay Restaurants   January 2004
The Dead Fish 20050 SP, Crockett 787-3323 daily + brunch + view CRAB seafood Exp 6/01
Theatre of Dreams - 11 Canyon Lake Drive, Crockett 510-787-2164 - Wendy Addison gifts out of Victorian paper + / check for open house dates
Vintage Silhouettes - 190 Parker St, Rodeo 245-2443 "best vintage clothing store ever Exp 5/03 - has provided costumes for 100+ movies"
Outback Steakhouse 1361 Fitzgerald Dr., Pinole 510-758-7386 Exp 5/03
Captain's Cottage Tea Parlour 2548 SP, Pinole 724-1470 - tea house Exp 5/02
Pear Street Bistro 2395 SP, Pinole 741-8875 daily Exp 8/02
Tandoori Chicken USA 3850 San Pablo Dam Road, El Sobrante
Caribee Island Cuisine 4705 Valley View Road/May Rd, Richmond 222-1784 noSunMon Exp 10/03
Bobby's Cajun BBQ - 4261 Hilltop Dr, Richmond 262-0694 2003
L&L Hawaiian BBQ  14621 SP/Rum Hill Rd  San Pablo 215-2888 daily  Exp 1/02
Casino San Pablo - Viernes Sabrosos Latin dances - 13255 SP, San Pablo 215-7888 - Exp 5/04 - Casino-SanPablo.com

Richmond & El Cerrito:
Keller Beach - only 400 feet wide, drive thru tunnel to get there
Golden State Model Railroad Museum 900A Dornan D., Point Richmond 234-4884 --- Exp 5/03 --- GSMRM.org
Hidden City Cafe  109 Park Place, Point Richmond  232-9738  2/99
Guillermina Asian Antiques - 109 W. Richmond Ave, Point Richmond 237-0036
Energy Unlimited Wholesale - 210 S Garrard Blvd, Richmond 234 - 4322 - Palecek Wicker + fine wood heating appliances
Pixar - 1001 West Cutting Blvd, Richmond
The Galley Cafe 1900 Western Dr, Richmond 233-3750 noMonTues - Western Ave exit off 580 West - fabulous view on the way

Annie's Annuals 740 Market Ave (2717 Goodrick), Richmond 215-1326 open from February --- AnniesAnnuals.com
Ditos Doors Windows & Millwork 13041 San Pablo Ave, Richmond 235 - 0155
Bobby's/T's Back door (Cajun) BBQ  12891 SP/McBride, Richmond  232-9299  noMon,Tu  NoLa 99 + "best BBQ Exp 9/01"
Richmond Art Center 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond 620-6772 --- TheRichmondArtCenter.org
East Bay Center for the Performing Arts - 339-11th St/Macdonald Ave, Richmond -- Exp 5/00 <-----------------
Clay People 112 Ohio Ave, R -- ("Marin Ceramic Supply") -- super strength plaster of Paris = Hydrocal (bonds 2-4x stronger than regular) 99
Taqueria & Restaurant Familiar 12469 SP, Richmond daily to 9pm Exp 7/01 (Salvadoran)
Taqueria la Bamba 12345 SP, Richmond daily (handmade) Exp 7/01 (Salvadoran)
Huong Tra 12221 SP, Richmond 234-7428 Mon-Sat 10-9   Viet rave BG 5/01 & SFFocus 9/01 rave + noSun BG 2001<--------------------
Golden Gate Western Wear 12153 SP/Macdonald, Richmond 232-3644 "cowboy duds BG 7/01 & Exp 5/03 " --- GoldenGateWesternWear.com

Salute Ristorante at Marina Bay  1900 Esplanade, R  215-0803   daily to 11pm   +brunch Sunday   VIEW   94
Magic Gardens 2121 San Joaquin St, Richmond 528-5587 --- www.magicgardens.com
American Soil Products 2121 San Joaquin St, Richmond 883-7200 292-3014 --- www.americansoil.com

The Urban Farmer Store 2121 San Joaquin St, Richmond 524-1604 --- Urban FarmerStore.com

Access Tradition - 6402 Claremont Ave, Richmond 525-5377 - Greek and Brazilian imports (foothills, below Wildcat Canyon Park)

El Cerrito:
Uncle Wong’s  11760 SP/above Cutting, EC  236-9999  noMon   salt & pepper prawn  99
Krung Thep  11224 SP/Potrero EC  Thai  232-9316 Exp 6/02
Katana-Ya Ramen 10546 SP, EC 528-1678 (in EC plaza) BG best 99 / Exp bests 5/03 "enormous menu" <-------------
Yuet Foo Seafood 10350 SP, EC 528-6847 Cantonese, huge menu SEAFOOD 2003
Down Home Music 10341 SP/Fresno, EC 525-2129
El Cerrito Lighting 10330 SP, EC 525-3266 --- http://www.elcerritolighting.com
Guitar Center 10300 SP, EC 559-1055 "best guitar shop BG 7/00"
Malay   10264 SP, EC  524-1885    1 1/2 block N of Central  nosun
Exclusive Button Company 10252 SP, EC 223-1442 --- Exp 5/02
The Shutter - 10066 SP, EC - 1989 rave homemade soup, great sandwiches
Granters Jewelry - 10056 SP, EC 525-914 - 2004
Skein Lane - 7512 Fairmount Ave, EC 525-YARN --- Exp 5/03 --- www.skeinlane.com <---------------
The Junket 235 El Cerrito Plaza, EC 524-4622 - deli

Banana Garden  3150 Pierce St next to Pacific East Mall 559-9388 233-4700   Singapore-Malay-Thai  crowds   Exp  9/01 <-------------
Phuping (was? Tainan Taste) 3288 Pierce St in Pacific Eat Mall 558-3242 "best Southeast Asian Exp 9/01"
Shanghai Gourmet in Pacific East Mall 536-8897 "rustic Chinese noodles" Exp bests 5/03
Daimo 3288A Pierce St in Pacific East Mall 601-7999   500 item menu Exp 6/01 & Exp bests 5/03 to 1am
Phuping in Pacific East Mall 558-3242 "East Bay's best Thai Exp 11/03" - own Thep Phanom in SF
99 Ranch Market 3288 Pierce St, Richmond 769-8899
The Floor Store - 5327 Jacuzzi St, EC 527-3203

Albany:
Noshi / Murasaki - 555 SP, Albany 528-1196 - futons, lamps, pillows, Japanese
Galvin Appliances - 619 SP, Albany 527-2244 - refrigerators +
Super Stop Market 747 SP, Albany - banana ice cream from Vietnamese recipe
Mangia Mangia  755 SP, Albany 526-9700  noMon  Italian  99
Claypot Seafood  (was Med Gdns)  809 SP, Albany  559-8976   2/99
***Nizza la Bella  827 SP, Albany  526-2552 Sazerac!
Ambrosia Garden 843 SP, Albany 528-5388 noTues   Taiwan  99
Ivy Room 858 SP, A 524-9220 - bar, dancing, comfy, pool BG 7/03
Danang  905 SP, A/Solano  524-6837 daily  Viet  ad
Mediterranean Bazaar - 924 SP, A 524-5663
Albany Sauna & Hot Tubs 1002 Solano, A 525-6262 --- www.Albany Sauna.com
Zand deli - Persian 1021 Solano, A
Montero - 1106 Solano, A 524-1270 -- salsa Fri & Sat 8pm lesson - BG 7/03
Celadon: The Art of Tea 1111 Solano, A 524-1696 "new June 2002" <---
Burger Depot - 1116 Solano, A 527-3220 - BG 7/03
Grace Baking 1127 Solano, A 559-4564
Solano Grill & Bar  1133 Solano, A 526-6603    crab    FUSION 99
Shik DO Rock Korean  1139 Solano, A   525-6003
Cape Cod  1150 Solano/Stannage, A  528-3308  daily seafood  94
Cafe Raj  1158 Solano, A  524-5667  daily  Pakistani   7/99  & Exp 6/00
Bualuang 1166 Solano, A - Exp 2000 "fresh, southeast asian, incredible appetizers"
Play It Again Toys and Togs 1170 Solano/Cornell, A -- buy old games 5/00 OR Kao Sarn 528-8185 Thai gifts 12/02 <---------------
Moon Basket Futon 1222 Solano, A 527-4408 - I liked
Sisters Estate Liquidation Services 1250 Solano, A 528-8020 - 1940s & 1950s home accessories, linens, jewelry, pottery Monthly 97
Albany Arts Gallery 1251 Solano, Albany 526-9558
June Kadish Antiques 1272 Solano 528-2785

Scandia Imports 1286 Solano 525-7370
Footlights Drama Books and Theatrical Supplies 1322A Solano, A 526-5065 - gone
Chez Faboo - 1325 Solano, A 527-8171 - well-chosen Paris flea market items - Berk Mo 9/01
China Villlage 1335 Solano, A      --- dim sum (Mimi rave) Exp 6/03 rave "authentic Szechwan"
Rendez-Vous Cafe 1389 Solano, A - soups + Sunday brunch sing-alongs/amateur cabaret (Bienvenida Davis) <----------
Britt-Marie’s  1369 Solano, A     527-1314
Beauregard's Calif Bistro 1373 Solano, A  526-1142 Exp 1/03 "blah food"
Rendez-Vous Cafe, 1389 Solano, A  526-6069      Soups (Phil)       Exp 10/94 Best of
Ristorante Il Porcino (was Aegean Grill)  1403 Solano,A 528-1237   Greek & Turkish  Exp 8/03 Ital
Kathmandu 1410 Solano, A   526-3222  daily   Newari (Nepal)  95
Solano Lighting 1411 Solano, A 527-6844
Tsing Tao   1479 Solano, A   526-6223
Ms. McPhyz 1486 Solano, A 524-1226 - miniatures
Walker's Pie Shop - 1491 Solano, A 525-4647 (35 years - BG 7/03) - Sunday brunch (crowds)
Schmidt's Pub 1492 Solano, A 525-1900 - cozy fireplace to midnight (tho smoking) Exp 5/03
Fonda Solano (was Christopher’s) 1501A Solano,A  559-9006      Exp 1/02 (Lalime's owners) pan-Latino + 5/04 - www.FondaSolano.com
Matsu - 1519 Solano 525-7873 - futons, covers, bedding, Japanese --- www.matsu-store.com
*** Rivoli - 1539 Solano, A    526-2542  Sun & Mon!
Cugini 1556 Solano, A 558-9000 I liked A LOT 98
Gathering Tribes 1564 Solano, A 526-7003 - Native American

North Berkeley:
The Bone Room 1569 Solano, B 526-5252
Gathering Tribes - 1573 Solano 528-9038
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Sticks Picture Framing and Art 1579 Solano "best art gallery Exp 96"

Frishman's Deli 1561 Solano/Peralta daily "New York authentic" Exp 9/03 <----------------------------
**  Sushi Sho - 1645 Solano, B  525-4551
King Tsin  1699 Solano   526-3536  the great one!
Bacheeso's European Gourmet - 1707 Solano, B 524-5177 - small dishes, salad bar
Shin Shin   1715 Solano 526-4970 - Les Blank's garlic heaven
Sweet Basil Thai 1736 Solano 527-8611
Laotian Handcraft Center - 1740 Solano 526-1094 - gone?
Sue Johnson Lamps & Shades 1745 Solano 527-2623
Kirin Chinese 1767 Solano, B 524-1677 (Ensenada/Colusa) elegant 2003
Ideas 4 Elements - 1770 & 1774 Solano 525-3832 daily
Soap Sistahs 1797 Solano
Azul Spa 889 Ensenada 527-3900 -- sounds nice -- Exp 5/02 --- www.azulspa.com
Anni Ayers Forcum Gallery - 1859 Solano, B 527-3085 jewelry for women, strong, sculptural (through Rosebud Gallery or thru alley) Exp 9/01 <---
Ajanta  1888 Solano  526-4373   Indian  93
*Khana Peena  1889 Solano    528-2519      BG 8/01  & Exp 8/01 Indian
** Boran Thai - 1892 Solano  525-3625
Patina - 1894 Solano 548-3103 - carries Ocelot clothes
Thousand Oaks Blvd - plum trees mid-Jan to early Feb (west of Colusa, east of Key Route Blvd)
Semifreddi's 372 Colusa, Kensington / 4242 Hollis
Feet of Dreams - 396 Colusa, Kensington 558-8222 - shoes
John F. Mello, Luthier 437 Colusa, Kensington 528-1080 - retrofits guitars ---www.JohnFMello.com <---

Albany, north San Pablo Avenue:
Danang Vietnamese-Thai - 905 SP, A 524-6837 - "best/first Vietnamese in East Bay" <--------
Sam's Log Cabin  945 SP/Buchanan, A  558-0494  noMon   breakfast  8/99
Wild Wools 966 SP/Santa Fe & Carmel 525-9424 - gone?
Thep-Naaree Thai (was Restoran Rasa Sayang  Indonesian) 977 SP, A   525-7000 daily      Exp 11/01
$* Christopher's - 1019 SP, Albany (Sliced Lamb in Thai Chile Sauce, real chicken) 526-1185
Ruen Pair  (was **Villa Thai)  1045 SP (so of Solano & Marin) "authentic Thai" 528-2375      BG 8/01
Tokyo Fish Market 1220 SP, A 524-7243
Berkeley border ------ San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley
Hida Tool 1333 SP, B 524-3700 -- 1-800-443-5512 -- M-Sat + "best place to get your knives sharped - BG 7/03"

Gilman, west of San Pablo Avenue:
R. Strong Glass - 1235-4th St/1 block n of Gilman 525-3150 studio
Gilman Grill - 1300-4th St/Gilman - "uncrowded breakfast Exp 99" - can eat outside
Berkeley Recycling Center 669 Gilman 524-0113
Jimmy Bean's 1290-6th St 559-7023 / 528-3435 breakfast
Urban Ore 1333-6th St 559-4450 / 559-4455
Nomadic Traders - 1452-6th St/Gilman & Cedar 525-5854
Keeyla Meadows Gardens & Art Gallery - 700 Gilman (old Tannery building) 524-7106 --- http://www.keeyla.bigstep.com
TAG Pottery - 725 Gilman 849-1514 - outdoor/garden pottery 2004
Jacqueline West Outlet/The Shed --- 805 Gilman/ - clothing + all kinds of wild stuff 99
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Gilman Trading 808 Gilman/6th 524-5500 - discount antiques, collectibles, architectural salvage --- www.gilmantrading.com
Reliance Antiques 830 Gilman 525-7003 - 1950s stoves +

Royal Robbins 841 Gilman 527-1961 - outdoor & travel clothing
The Working Glass - 899 Gilman - beveled glass + - gone??

Pyramid (bar) 901 Gilman 528-9880 - outdoor Saturday night movies Aug & Sept 99 & 02 --- www.pyramidbrew.com
The Caning Shop - 926 Gilman 527-5010
Emmett Eiland's Oriental Rug Company 1326-9th St, B 526-1087 M-Sat 10-5:30, Sun 12-5

A Piece of the Rainbow - 1015 Camelia/10th 527-2431 /&/ Love Tent 1005 Camelia 558-2060 - gone?
Tile Shop - 1005 Harrison/9th (just above Gilman) 525-4312 --- http://www.tile-shop.com/
Real Goods 1324-10th St/Gilman, B 558-0700 --- 1-800-762-7325 --- www.realgoods.com
Smith & Hawken - 1330-10th St 527-1076
Ethnic Arts - 1314-10th St/Gilman 527-5270 - daily 11-6 --- http://www.ethnicarts.com
The Berkeley Potters Guild 731 Jones St, B / 1 block N of Cedar/4th & 7th St 524-7031 --- http://www.berkeleypotters.com/

Gilman, east of San Pablo Avenue, and Hopkins:
Ashkenaz 1317 SP, B 525-5054
REI 1338 SP, B 527-4140
Chipotle  1050 Gilman  526-6047 Exp 5/02
A New Leaf Gallery 1286 Gilman 525-7621 Wed-Sun --2002 - "largest selection in N Cal of sculpture, fountains"
*Mama Lan’s Viet   1316 Gilman  528-1790  noSun   93/97   crab
**$ Lalime's  1329 Gilman 527-9838 daily (M & W - set menu)
Monterey Market 1550 Hopkins 526-6042
Delicacy 1576 Hopkins 524-7552 Sunday 11 to 6 DELI (was Made to Order) Exp 7/02
* Lilly’s 1580 Hopkins 526-3127  (ask for hot)  Hunan 2/00
Magnani Poultry 1586 Hopkins 528-6370 free-range meat
Berkeley Horticultural Nursery 1310 McGee/Hopkins 562-4704 --- BerkeleyHort.com
The Berkeley Travel Company - 1301 California/Hopkins 524-9901 "best travel planning - May Ling Exp 5/03" <---
Addison Endpapers - 2003 Hopkins 524-7852 - actually on El Dorado at Sutter <--------------
Backstage Costume - 1165 Sutter 527-5540 - COSTUME - gone?

North Berkeley:
Hana Japanese Antiques - 902 The Alameda/Solano, B 528-9399
The Ames Gallery - 2661 Cedar 845-4949
Red Lantern Asian Antiques - 1347 MLKWay 526-7227
Fatapples  1346 MLKWay 526-2260
Mr. Mopps' Children's Books & Toys 1405 MLKWay, B / Rose 525-9633 --- "best toy store Exp 93 & 5/03 "
Swayambu - 1708 MLKWay 644-9449 - BEADs - gone?

West Berkeley, going south down San Pablo Avenue:
Bistro Viola    1428  SP/Page, B (s of Gilman, n or Cedar)  528-5030 Calif-Fr bistro rave Sunday brunch & dinner    2000
Brushstrokes - 745 Page, B 528-1360 - decorate your own ceramics
Building Education Center - 812 Page St, B 525-7610
Finn Hall 1819-10th St/Virginia, B

Subway Guitars - 1511 SP, B 526-9685 - restores old guitars BG 7/03 --- www.fatdawg.com
Barbara Erfani 1523 SP, B - 525-3523 - flower arrangements - raves "dramatic"
Acme - 1601 SP, B 524-1021 bread bakery
Cafe Fanny   1603 SP, B cheap goodFrench fast food   524-5447   breakfast
Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant - 1605 SP, B 524-1524
Moore-Tinay Studio 1609 SP, B 595-1884 "authentic wicker from 1900-1930s"
Genki  1610 SP, B    Japanese high-end crowds 524-1465     6/01  <-------
Earthly Basics - 1619 SP, B 528-2881 - furniture
Berkeley Lighting 1623 SP, B
Erica Tanov (was Mr. Wicker's 526-6558) 1627 SP, B 524-1762 - women's clothing boutique 98
Paper Plus 1643 SP, B 525-1799
Caribbean Spice - 1920 SP, B 843-3035 "best homemade ginger beer - BG 98"
Everett & Jones BBQ 1955 SP, B 548-8261
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North Shattuck:
Tibet Himalaya House 1400 Shattuck 883-0615
Bellissime Colour & Design Salon 1400 Shattuck 848-4443 <-----------------
Laura Kiran 1440 Shattuck 849-1648 - gone?
Mary's Place 1463 Shattuck 843-2369 "best breakfast - readers choice 93"
Masse's Pastries 1469 Shattuck 649-1004 "chocolate rave Exp 99" "best dessert Exp 9/01" "rave SFW 5/02 - Paul Masse was Ritz-Carlton pastry chef 23 years"
Saul’s Restaurant & Deli  1475 Shattuck 848-3354  daily
Cocolat 1481 Shattuck "best desserts Exp 89"
Black Oak Books 1491 Shattuck/Vine 486-0698 --- www.blackoakbooks.com
Vegi Food  2085 Vine at Shattuck 548-5244 no Mon  (Fried Sw & Sr Walnuts)
Earthly Goods - 2100 & 2106 Vine/Shattuck 845-4564
Direct Imagination 2110 Vine St, Berkeley 841 - 8425 - "copies of your old family photos while you wait" - gone?
Treasures of the Pacific Rim 2110 D Vine 841-9448 - Philippine tribal - Monthly 1997
Peet's Coffee 2112 Vine 841-0564
The Walk Shop - 2120 Vine, Walnut Square 849-3628
Cocobeans 1508 Walnut 843-6883 chocolate 99
Walnut Square Bakery 1510 G Walnut croissants
Gregoire 2109 Cedar St/Shattuck 883-1893 - French by French homemade noSun Exp 7/02 - 2003 + 5/04 - French chef was with the Ritz - http://www.gregoirerestaurant.com/gregoire/home.html <-----------------
The Cheese Board 1512 Shattuck & 1504 Shattuck 549-3183
Cesar  1515 Shattuck  883-0222   Alice Water’s husband   98 & rave Exp 9/00 + to 11pm tapas
Chez Panisse Cafe  1517 Shattuck  548-5525 - www.ChezPanisse.com
M. Lowe & Co - 1519 Shattuck 486-0613 - fine jewelry
Bienvenue - 1525 Shattuck 849-9566 - clothing, lingerie, accessories
** Chai Am - 1543 Shattuck (north of Cedar) 848-9664 (went w Amelia)
Dara   1549 Shattuck Thai-Laotian  841-2002      BG 8/00 + did Taste of Laos cookbook (first Lao in US)

Allen Ginsberg Poetry Garden - across from 1624 Milvia (in Arts Magnet School) (one block south of Cedar)
**Cafe de la Paz  1600 Shattuck  843-0662       94 + "spicy Sunday brunch BG 7/01"
Dahlia 1600 Shattuck 644-1951 - gone?
ACCI Gallery 1652 Shattuck 843-2527 ---2002 (there 40 years)
Art Exchange - 1666 Shattuck - gallery
Yangtze River 1668 Shattuck  548-2327 (Leon recommended: soy milk & bkfst fry bread) DIM SUM + 2003
Poulet  1685 Shattuck 845-5932
Cha-Ya  1686 Shattuck/Virginia  981-1213 noMon   Japanese vegetarian       3/00  & Exp 11/00 "Shojin" (Zen temple) + Exp 5/02
VIrginia Bakery 1690 Shattuck - cinnamon raisin
Quilt Repair - 2109 Virginia 548-2267
Zaika  1700 Shattuck/Virginia 849-2452  - Indian by Breads of India, big menu   849-2452      Exp 7/01 & 8/01<-----------------
Peter Thomas Hair Design - 1700 Shattuck - 843-0697
Cafe Marmara  1730 Shattuck (Turkish)
Mixed Pickles Antiques - 1746 Shattuck 649-1353
TRY Party Sushi  1776 Shattuck 841-1776      (Exp 5/15/92) "rave Exp 99" / "best sushi Exp 10/03"
Oriental Food to Go 1782 Shattuck "good quality 99"
Phoenix Pastificio 1786 Shattuck 883-0783
Zazu & Violets - 1790 Shattuck 845-1409 - hats - like old-fashioned Parisian shop
H. Julien Designs - 1798 Shattuck 548-7400 - floral design - Berk Mo 1/01 --- http://www.hjuliendesigns.com/
--------------- + hand-blown art glass, baskets, Portuguese soaps, Italian vases, silk scarves, candles, teas, jewelry, mirrored boxes <-------------

Liaision  1849 Shattuck/Hearst  849-2155 small dishes  Exp 4/01
Oscar's 1890 Shattuck/Hearst 849-2164 "one of the best burgers Exp 9/01"
Thai Noodle  1936 Shattuck  848-6531 daily 11 to 1:30am      BF 12/00
Kasuri Dyeworks 1959 Shattuck 841-4509 - gone?
Spats 1974 Shattuck 841-7225 steak, lobster to 11 pm / to 1 or 2 am drinks - no Sun
Zatar 1981 Shattuck/University 841-1981 tiny mideast - make yogurt, grow produce, good meat / Weds regional 2003 <-------
Nino's Brazilian   1916 MLK  845-9303    5/00
------ to University Ave -----

North of the campus:
Sahrang Bahng 2505-D Hearst (in food court) 486-1900 daily to 9pm --- Bi Bim Bab - Korean
Maybeck Recital Hall 1537 Euclid, Berk - jazz in intimate setting - Sunday afternoon concerts at 4pm - 50 people only Exp 93 / 96
Nefeli Caffe 1854 Euclid - tiramisu + 1994 + "best espresso Exp 9/01"
Berkeley Rose Garden - Euclid Ave & Bayview Place, Eunice 981-5150 VIEW
Hills east of the campus:
Lawrence Hall of Science - Centennial Drive, B 642-5132

Fourth St, San Pablo corridor:
     Traditions - 1716-4th St 559-1760
     Cody's Books 1730-4th St 559-9500
     Restoration Hardware 1733-4th St 526-6424 --- www.restorationhardware.com
     Dansk 1760-4th St 528-9226
     Design Within Reach - 1770-4th St 524-1994
     Earthsake 1772-4th St 559-8440
     April Cornell 1774-4th St 527-0715 - hats
     Primo Chocolate (formerly Cocobeans) 1778-4th St "best chocolate Exp 00"
     Zosaku 1780-4th St - art by Bay Area artists 99
     --- Cafe Rouge  1782-4th St  525-1440 / 525-2707 noMon   hormone-free MEAT  2000   great burgers Exp 9/01 <-------------------------
     Crate & Barrel - 1785-4th St 528-5500
     Pasta Shop 1786-4th St "alfajors Peruvian cookie - caramel"
     Tacubaya 1788-4th St/Delaware 525-5160 BREAKFAST gourmet Mexican SFW 9/03 (owns Dona Tomas)
     Papyrus 1793-4th St 524-4580
     Mishi - 801 Delaware 525-1075 - clothing
     Heartwood Design Antiques & Restoration - 1106 Delaware 524-3100 -furniture
     GardenHome 1799-4th St 559-7050
     IMG Home 1799C-4th St 528-6600 - furniture wholesaler SFW 5/03 -- www.imghome.com
     Stained Glass Garden 1800-4th St 841-2200 --- www.stainedglassgarden.com
     Miki's Paper 1801-4th St 845-9530
     Thousand Cranes 1803-4th St 849-0501

     Sur La Table 1806-4th St 849-2252 --- www.surlatable.com
     Bette's Oceanview Diner 1807-4th St 644-3230
     Hear Music 1809-4th St 204-9595
     Yerba Buena 1809-4th St 548-3500 essential oils, herbs, teas - lavendar oil from France 5/00
     The Ark (HearthSong) 1812-4th St "best educational toys 99" + 5/00 + BG 7/00" ---- www.hearthsong.com --- BG 12/01
     Isabelle - 1816-4th St - 526-0350 - European lingerie
     Builders Booksource 1817-4th St/Hearst 845-6874 --- www.buildersbooksite.com
     M.A.C. - 1850-4th St 849-9480
     Rabat 1825-4th St SHOES (not Steve Madden & 9 West - straight outta NY: Stephane Kelian, Giraudon) + Exp 5/02
     Ginger Island  1829-4th St  644-0444   Pacific rim   93
     $ O Chame  1830-4th St  (Jap)  841-8783  BG Oct 90/Exp Nov 90 /BG 99
     Stained Glass Garden - 1840-4th St 841-2200
     Brushstrokes Gallery 745 Page/4th St 528-1360 (like Terra Mia - paint your own pottery) SFW 99
     Takara Sake 708 Addison, B 540-8250 --- www.takarasake.com
     Sven Design - 2301-4th St 848-7836 - handbag outlet
     The Magazine 1823 Eastshore Highway, B - 549-2282 - $$ top modern furniture from Germany, Spain, Italy, Netherlands
     Cyclamen Studios 1825 Eastshore Highway, B - nationally known for special brand of ceramic dinnerware

Import Tile - 611 Hearst/2nd 843-5744 --- http://www.importtile.com/
Vik's Chaat Corner  726  Allston Way/bet 4th & 6th Sts  644-4412  noMon  Delhi rave 93 "as good as Breads of India - rave 99" + Exp 5/02 <----------
Stone Candles outlet 650 University 849-3191 <---------------------
Babilonia 1808 - 1808-5th St, B 549-1808 "best art space Exp 5/02 in a house"--- www.bwf.org/b1808 --> + Pusod 883-1808 Exp 5/04 --- http://www.bwf.org/pusod/
East Bay Vivarium 1827-5th St 841-1400
Handbag Factory Outlet 2100-5th St, B 843-6022
Crafty Cards 2480-5th St/Dwight, B 849-2273 - "best cards SFW 5/04" - www.craftycards.net
O'Neill Book Company 1150-6th St - large warehouse of books Exp 93
Clay Of The Land - 2619-7th St 843-2699 - handcrafted, handpainted plant pottery and water gardens <----
Saffron Cafe - 2813-7th St, B 644-0355 breakfast - BG 98
Berkeley Mills - 2830-7th St, B 549-2854 "gorgeous furniture Exp 5/03" --- BerkeleyMills.com
Wooden Duck 2919-7th St, B 848-3575 - furniture from recycled wood
Evolution 805 University 540-1296
El Paso Imports 811 University - furniture from recycled Mexican barns
Maharaj Indian Cuisine (chaat = snacks) 824 University 704-1200 Exp 5/02 new
Ocelot - 1558-7th St, O 834-5762 --- ocelotclothing.com
Berkeley Mills - 2830-7th St, B 549-2854 "gorgeous furniture Exp 5/03" --- BerkeleyMills.com
Center For Accessible Technology 2525 8th St, B 841 - 3224 <-----
Eddersway - 2618-8th St, B 704-9992 - sweaters - unusual handcrafted European
SFStereo - 921 University/7th & 8th 486-1044 - Willy Herman founded dB Audio --- http://www.sfstereo.com/
Templebar - 984 University - Hawaiian hula bar dance/dancing Exp 5/99 + onetime brothel <---------------------
Milan, Wholesale and Retail - 9th St/University 843-9600 - India grocery
Acme Bread Co. 2730-9th St 843-2978
Ocean View Lighting 2743-9th St 841-2937
Westside Bakery Cafe 2570-9th St breakfast?
Amsterdam Art - 1013 University 649-4800 - pens
Bosphorus (was Maharani) 1025 University/9th St, B      549-9997 - Exp rave 5/04 - buffet <---------------------
Bombay Spice House 1036 University
Bombay Music House 1038 University 845-0715

San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley - south of University Ave:
Lee Wah  2026 SP, B    548-0285   Chinese Clay Pot
Bayside Foods 2032 SP - milk (cheap), will cut chicken, grind own pork sausage daily
Middle East Market 2054 SP - Turkish delight, etc (founded 1978, first Mid East grocery store in East Bay)
Pepito's Mexicatessen SP/Allston Way - Mexican sodas, Penafiel mineral waters etc
Shan Chaat House 2072 SP     883-0899     Exp 9/00 & 5/02
Baldwin Brass Center - 2119 SP, B 548-5757 - knobs
Metro Lighting & Crafts 2121 SP, B 540-0509
The Sink Factory 2140 SP, B 540-8193 --- www.sinkfactory.com
Pepito's Deli 2200 SP, B 845-0659 "best quesdilla Exp 9/01"
Omega Too 2204 SP, B --- www.omegatoo.com
East Bay Nursery 2332 SP, B 845-6490
Twisters 2353 SP, B 548-9478 "Bardot clothing"
Prize - 2361 SP, B 771-7215 - one-of-a-kind furnishings antiques - Berk Mo 9/00
Prize 2363 SP, B -- "jewel box of antiques - furniture, refinished in milky colors 98"
Foam Factory 2397 SP, B 841-9001
Ohmega Salvage 2400 & 2407 SP, B 843-7368 --- www.ohmegasalvage.com
Bibelots (was Vaska 548-2092) 2403 SP, B - 549-1091 - antiques, curiousities - Berk Mo 9/01
Twisters Vintage 2500 SP, B 548-9478 women's clothing - Berk Mo 3/00 + "best vintage clothing Exp 5/02"
Good Vibrations 2504 SP, B 841-8987
Berkeley Bungalow 2508 SP, B 981-9520 - Craftsman furniture
Turn of the Century 2510 SP, B 849-8987 "builds furniture to order BG 7/00" (did O Chame) + see back garden <------------
The Recovery - 2511 SP, B 843-2708 - custom upholstery - Berk Mo 10/00
Cafe Tululah  2512 SP/Dwight  548-4697   no overcrowded  brunch  4/99
Kiss My Ring 2514 SP, B 540-1282 - greeting cards, medieval-look jewelry, jewelry cases - Berk Mo 6/00
Juniper Tree 2520 SP, B 647-3697 - CANDLES - beeswax - for fragrance sensitivities
Fiddlesticks - 2524 SP, B 486-1800 - furnishings, garden, "exquisite botanical jewelry" 4/02
Berkeley Ecology Center - 2530 SP, B 548-2220
Woodworks 2551 SP 843-8415
Yabusaki's Dwight Way Nursery - 1001 Dwight Way, B 845-6261 - bonsai
Vanni's Innovative Cuisine 1096 Dwight Way, B 843-3646 - 2004
*KC BBQ  2613  SP, B     548-1140 noSunMon 2000

University Avenue east of San Pablo to campus:
c Kabana   1106  University  845-3355  daily  Pakistani  7/99 + "best goat curry +++ rave - BG 7/03"
Le Comptoir Rouge 1160 University 204-9196 rave 2001 tiny pizza & sandwiches by French/Ital Denis Martinet + "best hidden gem Exp 9/01"
Serendipity Books 1201 University 841-7455 "best antiquarian bookshop BG 7/00"
Finnish Brotherhood Hall 1970 Chestnut
Bangkok Thai   1459 University   848-6483
Pomegranate Mediterranean  1585 University  665-5567  Lebanese (dcarn rave - rice)
Berkeley Stamp & Engraving Co - 1680 University 845-5685 --- rubber stamps to order
Chao Thai Market - 1704 University 486-0515 - Thai food ingredients

Cost Less Beads 1710 University 548-2800 BD jewelry supplies
Alaya The Shaman Store - 1713 University 548-4701 - NEW 2004 --- www.theshamanstore.com
The Sound Well 1718 University 549-2126 --- www.thesoundwell.com
Shogun of Berkeley   1722 University   841-9500
India Fabric Imports - 1776 University 843-4542
*** Venezia - 1799 University   849-4681  open Mon Torta Gelato!!
Anna’s Bistro   1801 University/Grant  849-2662  daily to 11, weekends to 12
Udupi Palace 1901 University/MLKyWay 843-6600 noMon <-------------------- "best Indian 2003"
Chaat Cafe  1902 University/MLKyWay  845-1431 daily  Indian  4/00 + Exp 5/02
Bombay Music House 1938 University 845-0715 BG 7/00
Cafe Tibet 2020 University 548-5553 noMon  sophisticated FUSION  99 / chef cooked for Stars, this is his native food done gourmet 2003
Lotus Princess Ubolrattana - 2022 University 549-1955 - chocolatier - gone?
Papa's  2026 University  841-0884 daily    Persian   2/00
*** Plearn Thai    2050 University  841-2148
Hot Pot City 2067 University "best Asian 99"
Nfusion - 2068 University 704-0882 - TEAs
* Taiwan -    2071 University/Shattuck 845-1456
Mod Lang 2136 University 486-1880 - UK imports music
Comic Relief 2138 University 843-1530 --- www.comicrelief.net -- BG 7/01

ACE Berkeley Hardware - 2145 University 845-0410 - basement full of model trains

Sushi Ko - 64 Shattuck Sq 845-6601
Sun Hong Kong 91 Shattuck Sq Chinese to 1am Exp 99
Sashimi Boat  2016 Shattuck  666-8919
Another Change of Hobbit 2020 Shattuck, B 848-0413 --- www.dnai.com/~ochobbit
Mandarin Gardens 2025 Shattuck (Triangle) 848-4849 - Bob star chef of Japan sez Richard Trak
La Rose Bistro 2037 Shattuck, B 644-1913 Al fresco, breakfast? 2003

Le Theatre 1919 Addison #102/MLKWay noMon Sunday
Berkeley Repertory Theatre 2025 Addison, B 647-2949 --- www.berkeleyrep.org
Capoeira Arts Cafe  2026 Addison, B  666-1349  noSun  in martial arts studio 6/99
The Jazzschool 2087 Addison, B 845-5373 --- www.jazzschool.com
Stop the Clock 2110 Addison 841-2142 -- vintage costume "best Exp 5/02"
Carol Lee Shanks & Susan Brooks studio - Strawberry Creek Design Center 1250 Addison - silk clothes & jewelry
Bread Workshop 1250 Addison

Allston's Bar & Grill 2086 Allston Way 845-7300 (in Hotel Shattuck Plaza)  to 1 am Fri & Sat + breakfast
Cancun 2134 Allston Way "real Mexican" 97
Shilpa 2175 Allston Way/Bancroft (was Good Earth)
* Great China  2115 Kittredge 843-6678
Razan's Kitchen 2119 Kittredge 486-0449 "best all-organic, used to be a food truck on UCB - Exp 9/01"
Touchless Car Wash - 2176 Kittredge/Oxford 644-8229 "best car wash BG 98-01"
Dow & Frosini - 2284 Fulton, B 841-4402

Central Berkeley (east of San Pablo & west of downtown):
Eugene's Antiques - 2001 Milvia 548-5954
Your Place  1267 University/Bonar    548-9781     authentic Thai  4/98    <--
Won Thai 2449 Sacramento, B 848-6483 Tu-Sun best Thai 94
El Nopal  3136 Sacramento, B   654-5410 Mexican SEAFOOD  BG 8/00
PawPaws (was A La Carte)  1453  Dwight Way/Sacramento  540-9649 lunches, Sun brunch  + 5/04     ---- http://www.pawpawsrestaurant.com/
*Breads of India   2448 Sacramento, B   848-7684 daily
Mehak 2449 Sacramento/Dwight Way 841-6118 Moslem Indian Exp 5/03
Helen Holt Lighting & Shades - 1649 Dwight Way/east of Sacramento, B 841-1565

Iceland 2727 Milvia, B 647-1600
Annie's Hall 1610 Carleton, B 548-8252 "Sunday afternoon concerts in old barn + studio of masks" 94 <-----!!
Wat Mongkolratanaram 1911 Russell St, B  849-3419  food fair Sun 9-11 - SFW 10/03 + Exp 5/04
Nabolom Bakery 2708 Russell 845-2253 --- www.Nabolom.com
Judah L. Magnes Museum 2911 Russell
849-2710 - gardens designed by John McClaren, who did GGPark (oldest & 3rd largest J mus in US)
CRiXA Cakes - 2748 Adeline, B 548-0421 - Russian bakery
Lacis - 2982 Adeline 843-7178 - lace
The 5th String - 3051 Adeline, B 548-8282 - musical instruments
Monsen Plating & Silversmiths - 3370 Adeline, B 655-0890 "best silversmith & metal restorer" -- MonsenPlating.com <-----

Downtown 2102 Shattuck 649-3810 Tu-Sun Exp 6/01 + best splurge Exp 9/01
----------------------- + weekends to 11pm upscale nouveau like SF Exp 6/01 & SFFocus 9/01 rave small plates
Mondo Gelato 2106 Shattuck 883-1568 ice cream Exp 5/03 & BG 7/03 --- MondoGelato.com
Arinell Pizza 2109 Shattuck 841-4035 "real New York pizza" "ditto Exp 9/01" <-------------------
Khyber Pass Imports 2111 Shattuck, B 841-0123
Via Centro   2132 Center/Shattuck  981-8373 noMon Sun SFW 11/00 & 9/03 & Exp 10/03 kosher (milchedig)
La Cascada 2164 Center St 704-8688 "best Mexican/Central American Exp readers 5/02"
Games of Berkeley 2151 Shattuck 540-7822 -- BG 7/01
Pierre Accessories 2174 Shattuck - probably long gone?
Huston's SHOES 2216 Shattuck
Beckett's Irish Pub 2271 Shattuck 647-1790 Irish food but desserts to 2am
*** Pasand   2286 Shattuck/Bancroft 549-2559
Tinker's Workshop 2295 Shattuck -- toys for teaching science 5/00
Venus 2327 Shattuck 540-5950 noMon Sunday brunch Exp 00 / BG 5/01
Crossroads Trading Co 2338 Shattuck/Bancroft & Durant 843-7600 - buys on consignment
Phoenix Optical 2340 Shattuck 841-4177 - "largest selection of unused vintage eyeware in the US" - 1950s? 1960s?
La Note  2377  Shattuck /bet Channing & Durant  843-1535   98 weekend brunch 8-3 "best breakfast Exp 2001" + outdoor
Giovanni’s   2420 Shattuck 843-6678 (osso buco, fusilli w prawns)
Fine Arts Cinema 2451 Shattuck/Haste 848-1143 --- http://www.fineartscinema.com <-----
Stonemountain and Daughter - fabrics - 2516 Shattuck 845-6106
Hollywood (Reel) 2655 Shattuck 548-1118 - video

* Kirala (Sushi) 2100 Ward St at Shattuck (Bowl)  549-3486    noMon
Berkeley Bowl 2020 Oregon St, B --- 843-6929
Marcia Donahue's Garden & Our Own Stuff Gallery - 3017 Wheeler, B 540-8544---- +Mark Bullwinkle
Ashby Flea Market - A Taste of Africa truck 843-6316 - Exp 5/02
----- Ashby Ave ----

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UC Berkeley campus:
Morrison Reading Room
Phoebe Hearst Museum of Anthropology (Kroeber Hall)

South of Campus - The Avenue and South Berkeley (numbers go higher towards the south):
UC Berkeley Optometry Clinic - 2222 Bancroft Way 643-2020
University Press Books - 2430 Bancroft Way 548-0585

PFA 2575 Bancroft Way 642-1412 / & / University Art Museum
Le Petit Cheval  2600 Bancroft way in YWCA  704-8018  M-F   99
Dragonfly Teahouse  1598 Telegraph 841-7734  noMon Sunday to 10pm gourmet Exp 5/02 - small plates, sushi
Blackberry Ginger 2520 Durant/Telegraph 486-1167 daily to 10:30/11pm + Sunday brunch 1/01 - chef Thomas Catrow
Berkeley City Club 2315 Durant/Dana 848-7800 - Julia Morgan 1930
footnote 2355 Telegraph/Durant 848-6414 daily SHOES
Naan 'n' Curry 2366 Telegraph/Durant 843-6226 to 10pm Pakistani Exp 10/03
Mars Mercantile - Costumes for Halloween - 2398 Telegraph 843-6711
Rasputin 2403 Telegraph 848-9004 --- 7/00
Annapurna 2416 Telegraph 841-6187
Cafe Intermezza 2442 Telegraph 849-4592 daily 7:30am- 10:30pm 97 - trough-sized salad bowls, fresh bread
Raleigh's 2438 Telegraph - "best outdoor dining Exp 99"
Cody's Books 2454 Telegraph 845-7852 / 800-995-1180 ---CodysBooks.com
Amoeba Music 2455 Telegraph 549-1125
Mediterraneum Caffe 2475 Telegraph 549-1128
Moe's Books 2476 Telegraph 849-2087
Reprint Mint 2484 Telegraph 841-9423
Shambhala Booksellers 2482 Telegraph 848-8443
Divali 2494 Telegraph 548-3750 / Tienda Ho 2493 Telegraph 549-0876
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Kim's Steambowl - 2525 Dwight Way (east) - Korean family makes great burritos 1989
Berkeley Hat Company 2510 Telegraph 549-2955
cRacha   2516 Telegraph  (Thai) 644-3583
Blue Nile  2525 Telegraph  540-6777
Unicorn 2533 Telegraph/Dwight daily pan-Asian Exp 6/02
** Fondue Fred’s - 2556 Telegraph 549-0850 / Finfine / Koryo BBQ -- 2556 Telegraph 883-0167 Ethiopian
Norikonoko 2556 Telegraph 548-1274 "best Japanese Exp 9/01"
Blue Note Music 2556 Telegraph 644-2583 --- guitars
Saigon City  2566B Telegraph 548-3636 Viet rave Exp 10/00
Sway - 2569 Telegraph 486-9940 - - women's clothing - "best new store Exp 5/03"
Le Bateau Ivre 2629 Telegraph 849-1100 breakfast
Rose Garden Inn 2740 Telegraph 1-800-992-9005 --- www.rosegardeninn.com - brunch 549-2145
Zax Tavern 2826 Telegraph/Stuart, B 848-9299 noSunMon simple European SFW 3/03
------------------------- Ashby -------------------------
Shuji Ikeda - 3012 King St, B 845-1634
Berkeley Rustic Birdhouses - 3110 Ellis/Woolsey & Prince/s of Ashby 540-7109 -- Michael Parayno - Exp 5/03
- near Shuji's
(Sherilyn) Tharp-(Wm) Hamilton Woodworking - 3102 Shattuck, B 843-8537 - redwood fence, each picket is carved flower
Capstone Cabinetry 6522 Telegraph/Woolsey, B 654-0661 - designs kitchens, bathrooms, home offices, closets
Smokehouse 3115 Telegraph/Woolsey 845-3640 burgers 2001 & BG 7/03 (1950s decor) to 1:20am
Mishaa DeGraw - 2112 Prince, B 548-5944 - ceramics studio - I bought vase

Taste of Africa  3031 Adeline  843-6316 1/00
The Brick Hut 3222 Adeline, B breakfast
The Vault Cafe  3250 Adeline, B   595-9600    brunch  8/99
Carmen & Family BBQ  3252 Adeline   652-7427  daily 11am-10pm 88/94
La Bayou  3278  Adeline/n of Alcatraz  594-9302   noSuMon  NoLa  95  & BG 6/01 & Exp 4/03
Univibe 3290 Adeline/Alcatraz, B 420-0302 "best used guitars - 97 & SFW 98 "
Stagecraft 1854 Alcatraz, B 653-4424 Tu-Sat 10-5 COSTUMES

**$Omnivore - 3015 Shattuck 848-4346 gone??
The Starry Plough 3101 Shattuck, B 841-2082 -- Berkeley Poetry Slam hosted by Charles Ellik - Weds nights
La Pena 3105 Shattuck, B 849-2568 ----- www.lapena.org
Jamaica Station (was Zula African) 4929 Shattuck, O 597-1539    BG 1/02  & Exp 4/02 & Exp bests 5/03
Dorsey's Locker 5817 Shattuck -- spoken word Tuesday nights 99
The Dry Garden 6556 Shattuck, O 547-3564
*** Flint's BBQ  6609 Shattuck, O 652-1319 / 653-0593 / 652-9605 daily 11am-11pm
-------------------- Alcatraz ---------------------------------
Mama Bear's 6536 Telegraph 428-9684 - bookstore & coffeehouse
Cafe Colucci  6427 Tele/Alcatraz, O  601-7999 daily  "best Ethiopian in Bay Area SFW 98"   7/99 "best African Exp 9/01 & 5/02" + 5/04
Brundo Meats & Deli 6419 Telegraph, O 601-7933 - Ethiopian staples & meats ("owns Cafe Colucci" - Exp 5/03)
Addison Antiques 6397 Telegraph, O - "best artisan shop Exp 5/02" <---
Saysetha - 6230 Tele,O 653-2837 (Thai) (not bad - nice n hot)
RaJ India Cuisine 6228 Telegraph, O 653-3301 Indian + Indian pizza SFFocus
Addis Ethiopian   6100 Telegraph/61st, O  653-3456    97

Claremont and College:
Paragon - Claremont Resort Domingo & Ashby 549-8585 (843-3000) Sunday brunch buffet
Personal Style Counselors - 458 Domingo Ave, B 832-1714 -analyze colors + <----------------------------
Rick and Ann’s  2922 Domingo 649-8538    esp. breakfast  SFWkly Oct 90
Ariella Chezar 1132 Dwight Way - incredible, weird flower arrangements 5/00
Viva! Taqueria  2984  Russell St/Claremont  843-5565   handmade tortillas
Body Mind & Spirit 6206 Claremont, O - massage
Aqueous - 6025 Claremont, O - beautiful aquariums Exp 95
Soap Sistahs 5495 Claremont, O 652-9568 noMon
Red Sea   5200 Claremont Ave, O  655-3757  Ethiopian  93 (03)
Dark Carnival - 3086 Claremont Ave, B 654-7323 --- www.darkcarnival.com
Semifreddi's 3084 Claremont
The Craftsman Home - 3048 Claremont/Ashby 655-6503
Afikomen 3042 Claremont 655-1977
Fiori Secchi 2911 Claremont/Ashby, B 649-8432 - dried flowers
onetime creek - R off Claremont or L off College (1 block s of Chabot) - Oak Grove Ave --> end (footbridges)

Global Exchange 2840 College, B 548-0370 --- gifts 99
Russell St - uphill of College - Halloween
Ozzie's Soda Fountain 2900 College, B -- tapioca pudding
*Shen Hua   2914 College, B daily    upscale Chinese   ate there spring 00  very nice  Exp 11/00 & BG 7/01
Village Shoes - 2914 College, B 845-4054
Sweet Dreams 2921 College toys
Beanery 2925 College, B 665-1404 morning cafe Exp 5/02
Voulez-Vous  2930 College/Ashby  548-4708  crepes  99
*** La Mediterranee   2936 College, B  540-7773 no Sun  open Mon!
ELements 2937 College 548-6876
Focal Point - 2638 Ashby 843-5367 - glasses outlet, pleasant, Italian etc imports 99
---------- Ashby ---------------
Holy Land  2965 College/Ashby, B   665-1672   98
La Cascada 2975 College, B 704-1789 "best Mexican/Central American Exp readers 5/02"
Far Leaves 2979 College, B 665-9409 "loose leaf tea" teas
Jin Ling 2984 College, B 841-1688  daily upscale Chinese Exp 11/00 + Berk Mo 9/00 <-----------------
Locanda Olmo  2985  College, B   848-5544  noMon   Italian BG/Exp 97
The Plant Gallery 2991 College, B 848-2249 orchids + INDOOR FOUNTAINS
**Trattoria La Siciliana  2993 College, B  704-1474  noMon   97  (isn’t this the one?)
Buttercup Cocina  3201 College/Alcatraz  652-3466  eclectic Lat Am  1/00
TRY Norman’s  3204 College, B 655-5291 (BF Oct89 p22) sw corner Alcatraz --- gone?
Ovation Clothing 3206 College, B 652-9111
Red Tractor Cafe  3634  College   595-3500
----------------------  OAKLAND (numbers go down)
La Farine French Bakery 6323 College, O 654-0338 "best desserts Exp 89 & 5/02" --- www.lafarine.com
*Grasshopper 6317 College, O 595-3557 Sun/noMon   rave  Exp 2/01  & BG 2/01
The Great Wall 6247 College, O "best Chinese 99"
All Furnishings and Rug Outlet - 6011 College, O 428-9329 - quality Eur & Am furniture <---------------
Murasaki - 6050 College 547-6252 - futons, lamps, pillows, Japanese
New Nan Yang   6048 College, O 655-3298  noMon
Walkabout 6012 College 655-2265
Zip Mamas 5940 College 653-3354 - clothing - local artists 5/00 <---------
SF Dancewear - daily
Ildi & Co - 5902 College, O - 655-1164 - French antiques <-----
Isobune 5897 College, O - Sunday - my fav
Barloga et Fils Gallery - 5854 College, O 594-7700 - photographs of Europe --- http://www.barlogastudios.com/
Tachibana 5812 College, O 654-3668 daily + M-F lunch, daily dinner
Great Harvest 5800 College, O 655-4442 "full selection of fiberific breads BG 7/01"
Spring Fever 5711 College - flower arrangements (in front of Rockridge Rags)
---- Rockridge BART ----
Oliveto 5655 College, O 547-5356
Market Hall - 5655 College --- Enzo's - free-range meat / Grace Baking Company 428-2662
Crossroads Trading Co 5636 College 420-1952 - buys on consignment
Red Tractor 5634 College 595-3500 breakfast
* Eve’s Hunan  5620 College 601-9888   chick #34 & sauteed string beans ---Sun lunch
Rockridge Antiques - 5601 College, O 652-7115 - Craftsman
c Crepevine  5600 College/Oceanview  658-2026  daily
Pendragon Books - 5560 College, O
Red Hound 5523 College, O 428-2785 - women's clothing & accessories new 5/2002 <---
Itsy Bitsy 5520 College 428-1651
* Pearl of Siam  5498 College 420-8600 daily - Sunday dinner only
Pave Fine Jewelry Design 5496 College 547-7181
** $Citron  5484 College, O 655-6469  daily dinners
A Cote  5478 College, O 655-6469  little dishes  crowd  rave Exp 2/01 + Tu-Sun to midnight, Sun to 10pm "Figoun cocktail"
High Strung 5461 College 923-9428 beads
*** Pizza Rustica 5422 College 654-1601  Mon, noSun
Soi 4 Bangkok Eatery    5421 College/Kales, O 655.0889  Thai  Mon, noSun  BG 3/01 & Exp 8/01 "high-style Asian" Thai <-----
Next Eyewear (Drop Beat? "electronic music" ) 5417 College 601-6398 "eyeglasses make you look good Exp 5/03"
-Uzen  5415 College, O  654-7753  noSun Japanese high-end  93  Exp 7/01  crowds <----
Soiree - 5407 College, O 601-5822 - hats, jewelry, clothing by local artists
Filippo’s Euro-Cafe  5400 College/Hudson, O  601-8646 daily  93
(** Creme de la Creme   5362 College, O   420-8822 + outdoor )
$Garibaldi’s on College  5356  College/nr Manila, O   595-4000  noMon   BG 97 --- Sun brunch!
Serahua 5303 College - Indian clothing
Marica SEAFOOD  (was Ti Bacio) 5301 College  - Christopher’s crew  Exp 10/01 & 10/01 SFFocus 3/02 fusion tamed down daily dinners <----------------
Korean Suzy Q BBQ (was Sergio’s Trattoria)  5299 College/Bryant, O  655-2869
Sabuy Sabuy  5231 College/Broadway, O  653-8587  daily    Thai  99
Christensen Heller Gallery 3851 College, O 655-5952 --- www.christensenhelller.com
CCAC 5212 Broadway/College, O 594-3600 --- Wattis Institute --- www.wattis.org
>>>> Long's Drugs 5100 Broadway, O 653-2569 - art supplies!
Poppy fabrics 5151 Broadway, O 655-5151

Art Tile - 4336 Broadway 547-8288
Art's Crab Shak 4031 Broadway, O 654-2864 "dark, Naugahyde booths, fried seafood BG 99" + NoLa Exp 99 <-----------------
Mama's Royal Cafe   4012 Broadway, O 547-7600   Breakfast

Temescal:
Walls Gourmet Foods - 5751 Market (head cheese, boudin, pecan & sweet potato pies) 98
Young's Trading Company 5705 Telegraph, O 547-0121 "best martial arts supply store"
Craftsman Antiques - 5701 Telegraph, O 595-7977
B & C Creole Kitchen  5600 MLK/56th St, O   595-1882  Th-Sun bbq, gumbo  Mon,Tu po' boys, chick 99
Harvey Clar Estate Auction Gallery 5466 Telegraph
----------------- FWY -----------------------
Arts & Crafts Period Textiles - 5427 Telegraph # W2, O 654-1645
Legend Antiques 5427 Telegraph, O 658-9123 <-------------
Soul Brothers' Kitchen 5239 Telegraph, O 655-9367 daily  87/97 Exp 10/94 soul food
Genova Deli 5095 Telegraph, O 652-7401
Asmara  5020 Telegraph, O  547-5100   94
Article Pract - 5010 Telegraph, O 652-7435 - for knitters <-----------------------
Dona Tomas  5004 Tele/49th St, O   450-0522  noSunMon   Calif-Mexican 99 SFW 9/03 & Exp bests 5/03 rave <-------------------
Jamaica Station (was Zula) 4929 Shattuck/51st, O 597-1539 daily to 11pm jerk chicken 1/02
Illuminations Sacred Arts 482-A -49th St, O
S&S Seafood  4923 Telegraph/49th St, O 654-5504     fried fish  11/99 & Exp 11/02 noSun to 8/10pm - fried oysters
!Hey! - 4920 Telegraph, Unit B - 428-2349 - clothing - fashion from smaller LA & NY designers - Berk Mo 3/00
Tanjia (was Keur Samba)  4905 Telegraph/49th St, O noMon Exp 1/03 BD Moroccan
The Bird Kage 4822 Telegraph, O 655-0300 "best Oakland jam session - every Sunday 6pm 94"
Grooveyard 4770 Telegraph 655-8400 "best mom-and-pop record store, knowledgeable BG 96"
Pyung Chang Soft Tofu House  4701 Tele, O   5/00
Koryo Wooden Charcoal Sushi BBQ  4390 Telegraph/43rd St 594-0661 noMon to 2:30am  5/99 & BG 11/00 Exp 3/03 & Exp bests 5/03
Bonsai Japanese  4345 Telegraph, O 653.3161   noMon   sushi boats  3/00
Original Kasper's Hot Dogs 4521 Telegraph, O
Ancient Ways 4075 Telegraph, O 653-3244
Cafe Eritrea d'Afrique - 4069 Tele, O  547-4520  open Sun & Mon  91
Marcus Books 3900 MLK Way/40th St 652-2344
------------------ 40th St ------------------------


Piedmont:
Emil Villa's, The Original Hick'ry Pit  1982 Pleas Valley Rd   "great real BBQ"
Mountain View Cemetary - end of Piedmont
Chapel of the Chimes (Julia Morgan 1926) in California Columbarium (1902) 4499 Piedmont 654-0123

Savvy Salvage 4385 Piedmont 655-8877 - garden ornaments ---- www.savvysalvage.com
Video Room 4364 Piedmont 655-6844 <-------------
Let'z Mangiare 4283 Piedmont - looks ordinary, but Italian well-prepared 98
** LoCoco 4270 Piedmont  652-6222 no Mon "best Italian Exp 5/02"
** Little Shin Shin  4258 Piedmont 658-9799 (crispy duck!) (watch out for msg) open Mon!
            S S Special Prawns! (+ Hot Chicken) (S S Spec Chick - good but all meat)
            Hun Hot Spice Lamb (D liked better) / Fried Scallops w Hse Specl Sauce! + Eggplant!
Caffka 4252 Piedmont
Fenton's Creamery - 4226 Piedmont 658-7000 - ice cream
Lost & Found Antiques 4220 Piedmont - "really unusual stuff" Exp 93
Irena's Studio 4204 Piedmont alterations 5/00
Rolling Dunes 4184 Piedmont 985-0990 "best newcomer Exp 2002"
L'Amyx Tea Bar 4179 Piedmont 594-8322 <---------------------------------------- yes!
Au Panier D'or - 4176 Piedmont 654-9353 - music boxes, crystal, paperweights Monthly 83
Shamwari Gallery 4176 Piedmont 923-1222 --- Exp 5/02 "ethnic gift boutique" - Zimbabwean stone sculpture
Barney's Gourmet Hamburger  4162 Piedmont  & 5819 College  &  1591 Solano & 1600 Shattuck
Folks' Art 4158 Piedmont 653-5448 M-Sat 10-7 -- "earrings" - I have card with star --- www.folksart.com
Gaylord's Caffe Espresso 4150 Piedmont breakfast
Lotus Thai 4133 Piedmont 658-8491 "best Thai 2003"
Chez Simone, 4125 Piedmont 655-1034 dinner noSun + brunch    Fr homestyle  Exp 10/94 Best of / BG 5/01 Exp 10/01
Piedmont Lane Gallery 4121 Piedmont "best antique furniture Exp 99"
Ninna  4066 Piedmont/41st  Thai-Mediterranean fusion  M-Sat lunch 11:45-2:30 + dinnner Exp 2/00 & SFW 10/00
Crepe Crescendo 4060 Piedmont "new Exp 99" --- sounds cute (Rube Goldberg change machine, music on walls)
Zatis  4029 Piedmont/40th & 41st   658-8210   Exp 10/94 Best of + BG91/94/99  southern Turkey +  chef "cooks what he wants" <---
A Step Forward - 4018 Piedmont 339-0500 "best shoe boutique Exp 9/01 & 5/02 "
Jo Jo Bejano 3980 Piedmont costumes --- http://www.jojobejano.com/
Beauty Center 3976 Piedmont 653-7837 "best beauty supply store Exp 9/01"
Waterlilies 3935 Piedmont 601-7768
Piedmont Springs 3929 Piedmont 652-9191 --- www.piedmontsprings.com
Kotobuki 3920 Piedmont 658-3119
Cato's Ale House 3891 Piedmont 655-3349 "fun tunes for hours BG 7/00"
Jojo  3859 Piedmont 985-3003 Tues-Sat  country French    rave Exp 8/00    & BG 10/00 & Exp 5/02
Baywolf   3853 Piedmont 655-6004 + outdoor
Treasures - 29 Rio Vista Ave (across from Baywolf) 658-9760 - Diana Lovett - pearl necklaces <-----
Tropix   3814 Piedmont   653-2444   Caribbean   97
Mekong Garden  3766 Piedmont  597-0700    Indo-Chinese Al Fresco

Lake Merritt = Grand/Lakeshore:
Monkey Yoga Shala 3215 Lakeshore 465-6357
Imperial 3219 Lakeshore "best meal for the buck Exp 99"
The Vintage Parlor & Gallery 3223 Grand 839-9173 vintage clothing, jewelry, art, furnishings & consignment 5/00
Arizmendi  3265 Lakeshore  268-8849   99  7/00 <---
Spettro  3355 Lakeshore Ave  465-8320  noSun,Mon   94
Mezze   3407 Lakeshore/Mandana 663-2500 mideast small plates "mezze" Sun dinner    6/00  & BG rave 8/00 <-------------
Papyrus 3417 Lakeshore <--------------------
AJ's 2 Thousand Exclusive 3433 Lakeshore - DJ booth + all artists go there for vintage clothing Exp 99

Country Home Furniture - 3917 Grand 665-1400 - Shaker, Amish, Mission (=Craftsman)
Autumn Moon (was Piemonte Ovest)  3909 Grand/Safeway 595-3200  noMon   + breakfast (packed Exp 99) + great burgers Exp 7/01
McKinnon Institute (massage) - 3798 Grand 465-3488
Galleria Scola 3646 Grand "best framing tho $ - Exp 99"
* Lynn & Lu’s 3353 Grand   breakfast
Miss Saigon  3345 Grand/Santa Clara  835-3474  daily    Viet  5/00 often bland
Connie’s Cantina  3340 Grand/Mandana  839-4986  noSun  98 "best Mexican Exp 99"
Second to None 3338 Grand 839-9173 - consignment clothes 98
BBQ  3336 Grand
The Alley 3325 Grand 444-8505 Tues-Sat 4pm-2am, piano bar starts 9pm salsa, mambo music, piano sing-along
Walden Pond Books 3316 Grand 832-4438
Oakland Parent Teacher Store 3308 Grand - "best educational toys 99"
Bangkok Palace (was Lalibela Ethiopian)  3300 Grand   465-4673 Exp 11/00  & 7/01
TRY  Mijori Sushi  3260 Grand/Mandana  (EBG Apr 91) "best Exp 99"
Something Grand on the Avenue - 3231 Grand 452-3595 vintage clothing - costumes?
Cultural Crossroads 3223 Grand 663-2374 -- 2002
Colonel Mustard's (Hot Dogs) 3208 Grand 835-9281
Grand Lake Theater 3200 Grand Ave, O 452-3556
----------------------- FREEWAY ---------------------
Shades of Sienna - 592 Grand 893-2767 -- children's books for all ethnicities Exp 5/03
*** Zza’s Trattoria 552 Grand 839-9214  open Sun & Mon
Art Deco Collection 546 Grand 465-1920 --- http://www.artdecocollection.com <----
Trio Bistro & Grill  542 Grand 444-8746  Weds-Sun   99
Captain Video 401 Grand - "best selection of classics"
Jong Ga House (was Sorabol)   372 Grand 444-7658  Korean   Exp 10/01
Royal Hawaii   357 Grand   465-4539  Szech & Polynesian   (& 357 Grant?)
Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles 336 Grand 444-5705 "best soul food BG 7/00"
Vo Viet   59 Grand/Webster  465-2000  daily  98 ad 2003
Camron-Stanford House 1418 Lakeside Drive 444-1876
Terrace Rm, Lake Merritt Hotel   1800 Madison  832-2300  daily   24-hour  VIEW of Lake   + breakfast  
Serenader, 504 Lake Park, O 832-2644 --- blues 3 nights/wk -    Exp 10/94 & 5/03 Best of
West Grand area:
Corrie Glass Studio 2670 Union St/26th St (west of Market, east of Peralta) 451-1077 - "outlet"
Liminal - 2000 Myrtle St (west of Market, south of West Grand) - Circus nights - Exp 5/04 -Groups.yahoo.com/group/liminalarts/
 
Oakland Hills:
Jackson's Canvas  5761 Thornhill Drive/Mountain Blvd 339-7400 noMon Sun    Exp 6/03 + rave 5/04 <--------------------
Enzo's  5891 Broadway Terrace  652-4442 French
Cooperative Community Energy 4020 La Cresta Ave 877-228-8700 --- www.ccenergy.com
Purple Plum 4228 Park Blvd, Glenview 336-0990 Exp 12/01 Sunday + Sunday brunch - Southern home cooking but Calif light rave Exp 5/02
Compadres (was The Cantina) - 4239 Park Blvd, Glenview 482-3663  
Blackberry Bistro - 4240 Park Blvd, Glenview 336-1088 - BlackberryBistro.com - brunch rave Exp 5/04
Crogan's 6101 La Salle Ave, Montclair 339-2098 - "great hamburgers, salads, seafood"
Pizza Rustica 6106 La Salle Ave, Montclair 339-7878
What The Traveler Saw (was The Crossing Gate - miniature trains) 6128 La Salle 339-8152
The Knitting Basket 2054 Mountain Blvd 339-6295
$ Italian Colors  2220 Mountain Blvd   482-8094   97
Il Porcellino  6111 La Salle/near Mountain    339-2149 daily    Florence Italian   2000 <----------------------
Pot-pourri - 4100 Redwood Rd, O 531-1503 - 5000 sq ft <-------------------------
Dunsmuir House 2690 Peralta Oaks Court 562-3328

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Berkeley Marina:
Workstations and More 1501 Eastshore Frontage Rd, B - Mark Nobach - used office furniture 5/00
Skates 100 Seawall Drive, Berkeley Marina 549-1900 brunch + VIEW

Southwest Berkeley & lower San Pablo Avenue - south of Dwight Way:
West Berkeley Potters - 905 Park, B (enter on 7th St) - studio(s)
Earthworks Studio(s) - 2547-8th St, B

Quicksilver Pottery (Lynn Turner) - 2599-8th St, B - studio
Fantasy Studios, Saul Zaentz Film Center - 2600-10th St/Parker, B 486-2038 --- www.fantasystudios.com
Asiantique 933 Parker St, B 843-7515
King Szabo - 933 Parker 1-800-618-5715 - Hungarian Traditional Ceramics
Golden Gate Designs/Swedish Crystal Imports - 933 Parker 548-6202 - $4.50 Swedish fragrances "Country Herb Garden" I liked
Nolo Press Outlet - 950 Parker 704-2248 --- www.nolo.com
Barrett Woodworking - 1001 Pardee/9th St 549-1156 - furniture - sounds huge
For Amusement Only 1010 Grayson, B 548-2300 - best pinball & jukebox showrooms in US - showroom only 12-5 weekends
Artworks Foundry and Gallery 729 Heinz #10, B - Wednesday is bronze-pouring - lost wax casting Exp 93
Scharffen Berger Chocolate Factory - 914 Heinz, B 981-4050 - chocolate factory --- Scharffen-Berger.com
Ecole Bilingue's East Bay French-American School - 1009 Heinz, B 549-3867
Kala Art Institute - 1060 Heinz, B 549-2977
Eco Timber 1020 Heinz, B - www.ecotimber.com - reclaimed wood 99
DTC Stage & Studio Supply 809 Anthony St, B 849-3456
Berkeley Ironworks 800 Potter 981-9900 - rock-climbing, yoga, saunas, weightlifting
The TravelSmith Outlet 875 Potter 981-1345
Urban Ore - 900 Murray/Ashby & 7th St --- 841-7283
MacBeath Hardwood 930 Ashby, B 843-4390 ---"hardwoods Exp 5/03" + SFW 5/04 --- www.macbeath.com <--------
Zentrum - 1085 Ashby 841-1808 - 20,000 sq ft - Moroccan tables
UC Excess and Salvage - 1000 Folger Ave 642-1186 --- Cal's unwanted furniture `
Boaz Accordions - 1041 Folger Ave, B 845-1429 --- www.boazaccordions.com

East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse 6713 SP, O 547-6470 / 6610 SP, O 923-1531
Lucky Tackle Gallery 6608 SP, O 484-4373 -- Exp 5/03 --- LuckyTackle.com
65th St. Market - 6144 SP/Alcatraz - cajun-style hogshead cheese (mild or spicey) (head cheese - but made from pork shoulder meat) 98

Emeryville:
Berkeley Architectural Salvage 1167-65th St, B 655-2270
* Milano  - 1320 65th St at Hollis, Emvle 420-1175   Sun / grilled radicchio & polenta & Shrimp Divalo  89
italics ceramic tile + stone showroom - 6598 Hollis, Emvle 547-1872
Draperies by Susan - 6241 Hollis, Emvle/64th St - 652-7027
Bucci's - 6121 Hollis, Emvle 547-4725  (antipasto plate)
Emeryville Taiko - 1601A-63rd St, Emvle 655-6392 --- www.etaiko.org
Kimono My House - 1424-62nd St, Emvle 654-4627 - 99
Colors Cafe 5900 Hollis, Emvle/62nd St - 655-7100 BG 93
National Holistic Institute - 5900 Hollis, Suite J, Emvle 1-888-315-3552 --- www.NHIMassage.com $30/hour, but in one large space
Early Bird Soul Food (Fish Breakfast Barbecue) 906 Stanford/60th St (west of Market St) 594-1282 - BG 98
Consignments Unlimted 6020 Adeline/60th --- 5/00 - furniture
Lois the Pie Queen 851-60th St, Emvle 658-5616 Exp bests 5/03

Beeswax Candl'art - 5743 Landragan, Suite D, Emvle 547-8469 <------------ (probably call first)
Nifty Nobs 5745 Landregan, Emvle <---------
Cohn-Stone Studios - 5755 Landregan, Emvle 654-9690 - Glass
Zentner Collection 5757 Landregan, Emvle 653-5181 *********
Kimball's East 6005 Shellmound, Emvle 658-2555 -- jazz
Emvle Flower Outlet 5758 Shellmound, Emvle 450-1350

SkyWorld - 5739 Christie Ave, Emvle 652-1661 - kites
Allegro Ballroom 5855 Christie Ave, Emvle 655-2888 <---
Trader Vic's - 9 Anchor Drive, Emvle 653-3400 - lunch too
*** Hong Kong East Ocean 3199 Powell St, Emvle 655-3388 (+dim sum lunch) Mon! <------------ "best Viet 2003"

south of Powell:
Holton Furniture and Frame 5515 Doyle St No. 2 - 450-0350 - studio / also No. 7 - Jaap Romjin & Friends - custom furniture 652-8835
-------------------------- also Bruno Kark No. 16 - ceramics including for ikebana
Townhouse Bar and Grill - 5862 Doyle, Emvle 652-6151- outdoor 5/00 + "best burger Exp 5/02" <---

Jericho Bicycles - 4770 SP, Emvle 653-5159 - innovative bicycles BG 7/02 --- www.jerichobicycles.com
Emeryville Artists Coop - 4333 Holden St, Emvle - Sherry Karver studio
Semifreddi's - 4240 Hollis, Emvle 596-9934 - had a cafe too
Furry Folk Puppets - 1219 Park Ave, Emvle - just n of 40th, 2 blocks w of SP - 658-7677
Ricochet Consignment - 4062 Watts St, Emvle 923-1422
La Belle Creole - 4090 SP, Emvle   654-6008
Scend's 3627 SP/36th St, Emvle 547-9238 noMon FISH & CHIPS Exp 11/02 <-----------------------------------
*Doug's BBQ  1048-36th St or 3600 SP, Emvle 655-9048 daily  Fr-Sat to 2:30 am Best 94   / 97

Oakland Downtown and west of Broadway:
Jang Tu 3838 Telegraph/38th St 597-0188 daily to 10pm Korean Exp 11/02
Kang Tong Degi 3702 Telegraph/37th St Korean for Koreans Exp 9/03
Nordic House 3421 Telegraph/nr 34th St, O 653-3882 Deli
Everett & Jones BBQ 3415 Telegraph, O 601-9377
Emma's Cajun Fish & Poultry  3112 Market St, O  547-2864  noSun,Mon fried fish 11/99
TRY Bukka   3109 Telegraph  (African-Nigerian)  428-9094  daily   90/91
Jesso's Cajun Seafood  2817 Telegraph, O 451-1561 noSun  fried fish  11/99
Dan Sung Sa 2775 Telegraph/1 block n of 27th St --- 663-5957 Korean for Koreans + to 2am Exp bests 5/03
Carrara’s Cafe  2735 Broadway/nr 27th St (AUTO ROW) (did Lucio’s on Tele)  noSun   BG 4/01 <------
waterscape mural - Broadway & 27th
Samwon BBQ 2600 Telegraph - Korean BBQ 99
Creative Growth Art Center 355-24th St --- 5/00
Mama Buzz 2318 Telegraph 763-6494 - coffeeshop & gallery + waffles on Sundays - www.mamabuzzcafe.com/
---- + Door 7 - next door - Ivan Blackshear's gallery

Thelma Harris Gallery 2310 Telegraph
21 Grand - 449-B 23rd St 444-7263 - gallery & performances - Exp 5/04 --- 21Grand.org
Ego Park 492-23rd St/Telegraph 823-8045 -- Kevin Slagle's new gallery BG 7/02 & 4/03 --- fndtn@pacbell.net
Hofbrau 2221 Broadway 444-3891 meat
Giant Burger 2150 Telegraph 663-0232 burgers to late night since 1950s (behind Paramount)
University of Creatin Spirituality / Naropa University Oakland 2141 Broadway 835-4827
Paramount Theatre 2025 Broadway 465-6400 --- www.paramounttheatre.com
I. Magnin building - 2001 Broadway
Central Park 344 20th St 465-9904 - Kaiser Mall's rooftop gardens (dinner by reservation only) M-F lunch
Chef Edward's Bar-B-Que    1998 SP, O 834-9516 noMon "best BBQ   Exp 5/00"
Oakland Art (dot) Com 1928 Telegraph
--- Black Box theatre 451-1932 "best art space - Exp 5/02" www.blackboxoakland.com
--------------- + Oakland Playhouse 595-5597 - "best improv in Bay Area - but use audience for material BG 7/02"
Floral Depot bldg - 1900 Telegraph - cobalt blue and silver
Bibliomania 1816 Telegraph 835-5733 - weird selection of books 5/00 + "vintage juvenile literature BG 7/01"
Fox Theater 1815 Telegraph - renovated
Oakland Ice Center - 519-18th St/Telegraph & SP - 268-9000 --- http://www.oaklandice.com/index.shtml
Mother's 9 - 18th St/12th Ave (Mother's Cookies factory) - evicted Jan 2003
Jimmy's Restaurant and Nightclub 1731 SP, O 268-8445 daily to 2am soul food "best 80s place - Exp 93"
California Art Supply 1728 SP, O "best cheap place for frames"
Ma's Caribbean Cuisine and Roti Shop 1711 Telegraph 444-7684 -- Exp 9/01 + 5/04
Rocsil's Fashion Shoes and Accessories 1701 Telegraph 832-1373 - large size women's shoes (good for trannies) Exp 9/01
Gothic Cathedral building - 1615 Broadway
Veronica's  1601 SP, O 834-7161      meat   2/00
H. John Gentlemen's Clothes 1444 Broadway / Hill's Shoes 1430 Broadway / Hat Guys 1764 Broadway 5/00
De Lauer's 1310 Broadway 451-6157 - books & newspapers & magazines
The Hat Guys 1764 Broadway 834-6868
Verbena, atelier, 1111 Broadway/11th St 465-9300 weekdays Exp 11/01 + 2002
A.J. Toppers 1001 Broadway 893-1234 (was Hyatt-Regency 21st floor) "BEST VIEW in Oakland" noSunMon <------
Mexicali Rose  701 Clay   BG  8/01 "margaritas but not good food Exp 99"
*** Le Cheval   1007 Clay St/?20th (Viet) 763-8495 open Sun & Mon
       Green Mussels! (sim to) Watercress w Beef Salad! / Lem Grass Chick / Seafood Soup
       Try:  Appetizer Lemon Beef = Bo Tai Chan / Bun Riein = #18 Shrimp & Cab soup just ok
Maharaja 1994 (was $Rapallo - nouveau)  365  19th St  M-F 94
Ma's Caribbean Cuisine & Roti Shop  1711 Telegraph, O  444-7684  noSun  lunch  Trinidad  12/99
Saigon Deli  1526 SP, O 465-4545
Cafe Quercus  1233 Preservation Park Way/13th St   832-2500 breakfast & lunch     97

east of Broadway (Franklin/Webster/Harrison)
Ital Calabash 1405 Franklin/15th St 836-4825 M-F Jamaican connected to botanica at 4040 Broadway
Huynh  381-15th St/Franklin, O 832-5238 daily    designer Viet   Exp 3/02

El Poyo   charbroiled chicken   351-17thSt/Webster   452-2442  noSun
*** Sabina   1628 Webster   (x last Sat of month)  268-0170
** Pho 84   354  17th St 832-1338  daily

-------------- Poseok Chung  1437 Harrison  (Korean)  EBG Nov 90
Caribee Dance Center  1408 Webster  835-4006 
Silk Road Fabric 272-14th St 763-1688 <------------------------
TheDuplicator/Sound Idea Productions - 405 14th St, Oakland - 832 5178 - 78s, reels, albums to CD/cassette
Oakland Library 659-14th St - African-American Museum & Marcus Books 637-0202
Cynthia's Educational Toys 501-14th St --- 5/00
Cafe Piccolo (Ital)  417-14th St  lunch  (BF 3/89-25)
Geoffrey's Inner Circle - 410-14th St/Franklin, O --- Gospel breakfast 11am Sunday Exp 99 <---------------------
The Ruby Room 132-14th St, O 444-7224 "best club Exp 9/01 + 5/02 - tho crowded, dark"
Seoul House  348-13th St  WAITRON rec
Museum Kitchen (at Oasis Bar & Rest)  135-12th St  839-7923  African  96 + "best ethnic dish - Jollof Rice, Beans, Dodo - Exp 5/02"
The Stork Club - 380-12th St 444-6174 daily 6am-2am "country-western, blues, rock, jazz, improv music concerts BG 95"
Jamaican  565 11th St  452-3700
Twist Italian 495 10th St/Washington 832-7449 noSun in Washington Inn
* Oakland Seafood Cuisine   307  10th St   daily
Oakland Museum of California - 1000 Oak/10th St 238-2200

CHECK FROM HERE DOWN
Chinatown:
Oaktown Cafe (was Cheneville)  499-9th St./Washington  763-4999 noSat/Sun  8/99
Peony, Pacific Renaissance Plaza, 2nd floor   388 9th St  286-8866  DIM SUM  95 & Exp best dim sum 5/03
The Sweet Booth, Pacific Renaissance Plaza, ground floor - pearl drinks (treat like ice cream) rave Exp 99
Ming Yuen Island Cafe Pacific Renaissance Plaza, 388-9th St -- Tapioca Pearl Milk Teas (Taiwanese) Exp 9/01 -- dessert
Sushi Zone  Pacific Renaissance Plaza, 388-9th St   "fresh"
Fortune - 940 Webster 839-9697 to 2am
Cam Huong   920 Webster/9th & 10th 444-8800 Viet sandwiches tiny & crowds    99 + Exp 9/01 + 2003
TRY  Yung Kee  888 Webster/9th St 839-2010   noMon   EBG June 91  + Exp 9/01 Cantonese roast meats to 2/3am
TRY  The Lantern  814 Webster   third floor   dim sum daily 9-3  (Exp 4-5-91)
Central Bakery 805 Webster 451-6188 - I've been to many times
Lucky Goldfish 801 Broadway/8th St Exp 94
Cam Huong Express 818 Franklin/8th St - Viet French "best Exp 99"
Expressions 815 Washington - gallery -- 5/00
c Schiller’s  801 Washington/8th St  893-5408   M-F lunch   MEAT
Starlite (So Viet)  526-8th   daily   (TRY)
Bode Vegetarian  464-8th St  444-2891    95
Sun Hong Kong 389-8th St/Webster 465-1940 daily to 3am Exp 3/03 (Pepper and Salt Spareribs)
T&T Company Joss Houseware 382-8th St - Chinese death ceremony stuff + housewares
Ying Kee Noodle House  373-8th St/Webster 251-1238   95
*** Nan Yang  301-8th  no Mon  465-6924
* Phnom Penh House   251-8th St 893-3825  noSun (Cambodian)  93
Jade Villa  800 Broadway/8th St 839-1688 "Oakland's premier    DIM SUM - 2003"
Battambang  850 Broadway 839-8815 "one of the best Southeat Asian 2003" Cambodian Sun & Mon  BG 11/00 SFW 4/03
Ardency 721 Broadway 836-0831 - posters, jewelry, prints, art
Ardency Gallery - 709 Broadway 836-0831 "best art gallery Exp 5/03"
May Hong  417-7th St/Broadway 268-9099 daily   "authentic" Viet  Exp  1/02  <------------- "tamarind fried prawns rave SFFocus 02"
Toutatis 719 Washington/7th & 8th 465-6984 crepes French SFFocus 3/01 + Exp 9/01 crepes (breakfast) (dessert)
TRY  Vi’s Viet  724 Webster at 7th St  835-8375  Sun,Mon  no Thurs BG90/Exp92?/Exp 94   foodies rave
Tin’s Tea House  701 Webster/7th St   832-7661  DIM SUM
Tao Yuen 816 Franklin dim sum 99
Best Taste 814 Franklin - roast meats 99
Tin's Market 310-7th St 832-6257 "best Chinese sausage BG91" --- ginseng chewing gum ++++
Legendary Palace 708 Franklin St/7th St Hong Kong Exp 1/03 SEAFOOD
Tamaleria La Michoacana  704 Jefferson/7th  452-0544   M-F 8 am-2 pm  3/00
La Borinquena Mex-icatessen  582-7th St/Jefferson 444-9954  M-Th to 5:30 pm, Fri,Sat to 6 pm  3/00
Oakland Flower Market 821 Jefferson 836-2200 --- flowerwholesale.com
(*** Full Moon's Garden) Viet: Pho  820 Franklin  Mon  noTues

West Oakland:
--------- Texas BBQ & Seafood 614-14th St/Jefferson 834-3900 noSunMon Exp 7/03
Taylors Sausage - Swan's Market 907 Washington St 832-6448 "SFFocus rave Filipino longanisa sausages"
Pacific Coast Brewing Co - 906 Washington, O "great tasting root beer" 1990 daily
Jesso's Seafood 901 Washington/9th St 451-1561 noMon NoLa Exp 4/03 <----------------------------
The Rex 829 Washington/9th St 763-3131 uneven Exp 5/03
(LMNO  827 Washington/9th St 625-7990 noSun   rave  BG 8/01 (Ratto's bldg) GONE
$Ratto's  821 Washington  Lunch M-F 11-2   Pasta days W & Th
Cafe 817 - in Ratto building 817 Washington 271-7965 Th-Sat "best cafe for homesick Europeans Exp 96" --- breakfast
--------- --- Ital cicchetti small plates   6/00 "polenta with fontina & egg rave SFFocus 02"
Housewives Market - 9th St & Clay St 444-4396
*** $Gulf Coast La  736 Washington  836-3663 Mon!-Sat
Toutatis 719 Washington/8th St 465-6984 daily crepes creperie Exp 5/00
Crucible - 1260-7th St 444-0919 --- www.thecrucible.org
Cost Plus World Market - 101 Clay 834-4440
Whales & Friends - 550-2nd St, O 763-0585
- 2004 still there

Below FWY 880:
$$The Caribbean   567-5th St   (next to Roaring Camp Cafe)
$ Gingerbread House  741-5th St   444-7373  reserve only  Tu-Thurs +breakfast
Roaring Camp Cafe  571-5th St  451-0863
The Caribbean  567-5th St  444-6183   Haitian/Jamaican
East Bay Restaurant Supply - 49-4th St, O 465-4300
* Cuckoo’s Next  247-4th St  452-9414   noSun, openMon   94
Carousel Company - 295-4th St/Harrison 465-6905 - gone?
Iguana Ameramex 301 Jefferson/3rd St 834-5848 - huge warehouse of Mexican imports / "best cheap barware (blown glass) 98"
Kelly’s Clam Bucket 1155-3rd St/Adeline 1155 3rd St 763-9764 daily to midnight    BG 3/01 soul-food
Svenhard's Swedish Bakery 335 Adeline
TRY  Oyster Rest: Joe Pucci & Sons  678-3rd St 444-3769  LUNCH M-F  (Wkly 4/92)
Griffco - 204 MLK 444-3800 - leather outlet

far West Oakland:
Middle Harbor Shoreline Park - 2777 Middle Harbor Rd/7th St, O - opened Jan 1, 2003

La Furia Chalaca  310 Broadway/3rd St  451-4206 daily  Peruvian  SEAFOOD 99  & BG 1/01
Soizic Bistro-Cafe  300 Broadway/3rd St  251-8100   95
* Nok Keo (Thai)  210 Broadway daily (BF fav 3/91-8)  (cook from Chai Am)
Oakland Grill  301  Franklin/3rd St   835-1176
Meyer Plumbing Supply - 311-2nd St 832-3324 - wholesale plumbing open to the public M-F
Whales & Friends - 550-2nd St 763-0585 - Monthly 1997 ---> Pro Arts - 763-4361 --- ProArtsGallery.org
Black Sea Gallery - 632-2nd St - 291-6430 - 15,000 sq ft - furniture
Everett & Jones Barbeque 126 Broadway 663-2350 Sun-Th 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat to midnight BBQ 99
Barclay's 101 Broadway 663-4634 to midnight, Sunday to 11pm (TV bar - pot pies, sandwiches)

Jack London Inn 444 Embarcadero West (foot of Broadway) - greasy food but open all night Exp 99
Yoshi's 510 Embarcadero West 238-9200 to 11pm, SunMon to 10:30pm --- www.yoshis.com
USS Potomac - piered at 540 Water St (between Washington & Clay) - FDR's ship
Dockside Boat & Bed - 57 Clay - 444-5858
*Jack's Bistro 1 Broadway JkLndnSq 444-7171 brunch
Jack London Water Taxi - foot of Broadway at water's edge 510-839-7572 <-------
Scott’s Seafood Grill&Bar, 2 Broadway, JkLndnSq  444-3456  comfy seafood  BG 10-93
The Emperor 68 JkLndnSq 893-9937 daily to 10pm (fourth floor) VIEW
Sapphire's Oyster Bar & Creole Grill JkLndnSq 208-FOOD Weds-Sat to midnight Sunday brunch Exp ad 6/03 NoLa
Samuel's Gallery 30 JkLndnSq --- 5/00
Hat Generation - 431 Water St, JkLndnSq 451-2247
El Torito  67 JkLndnSq  835-9260  Sunday brunch    99
The Edge of the World - JkLndnSq - knives
Port of Oakland Harbor Tour 839-7493 / 839-7495 - Red and White Fleet - free May-August 9:45, 11:15, 12:45, 2:15 RESERVE
Quinn's Lighthouse Restaurant and Pub - 51 Embarcadero Cove 536-2050 "best pub food upstairs + fancy restaurant Exp 9/01"
Oaktree 380 Embarcadero Gospel Sunday brunch Exp 5/00 <--------------
Cricket Engine Studio & Gallery - 499 Embarcadero Bldg 3 - 835-1920 - CCAC art students - Exp 5/04 - http://www.geocities.com/Paris/Arc/6716/
Oyster Reef Seafood 1000 Embarcadero 836-2519 noMon to 2 am

Chevy's - 2400 Mariner Square Drive, Alameda 521-3768
Pacific Fresh  2203 Mariner Square Loop, Alameda     all days   (fish) - off Webster St Tube, near Harrison St

Alameda, far north:
Angelfish  883 Island Drive, Suite C-2 749-0460 noSunMon   rave Exp 10/01 sushi (from Kirala) & Exp 5/02 & Exp best sushi 5/03
Harbor View Chinese  891 Island Drive  521-1911  daily   93

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Laurel District: (all 1999)
Act One Costumes - 1530 MacArthur Blvd 530-4141 COSTUMES
Creature Comforts Holistic Veterinary Center 2501 MacArthur Blvd 530-2373 "accupuncture, herbs, homeopathy for pets Exp 5/03"
Loard's Ice Cream 2825 MacArthur Blvd 482-2262
Hi-Hat Drycleaning 2996 MacArthur Blvd 482-3094
The Food Mill 3033 MacArthur Blvd 482-3848
Farmer Joe's 3501 MacArthur Blvd 482-8178 "best produce Exp 5/02 - best natural foods Exp 5/03 "
Full House Cafe 3719 MacArthur Blvd 482-2200 "best pancakes Exp 9/01"
World Ground cafe 3726 MacArthur Blvd 482-2933
Brewberry's Fine Coffee 4008 MacArthur Blvd 531-9921

Mills College 5000 MacArthur Blvd--- http://www.mills.edu/
Old Weang Ping Village 6217 MacArthur Blvd 569-9023 - 1987:Pat Sawanwatana plays his own music + exquisite food <--------------
Billy's House of Beauty 5459 Crittenden St 534-9030 - hairstylist Exp 5/03 <----------

East Oakland Hills:
Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension 4700 Lincoln Ave, O - 531-3710 - Greek Festival
Mormon Temple 4766 Lincoln Ave, O 531-1475
Chabot Space and Science Center 10902 Skyline, O 336-7300
Morcom Amphitheater of Roses 700 Jean St, O

The Oakland Zoo 9777 Golf Links, O 632-9525

East Oakland:
Parkway Theater 1834 Park Blvd 814-2400 --- www.thrillville.net / www.picturepubpizza.com
Ming Teh Garden  1506 Leimert, just off Park  Chinese  86 <--
Merritt Bakery - 203 East 18th St - great chocolate cake Exp 99
Black Dot Cafe - 1431 23rd Ave/East 14th St 532-8559 "spoken word Wednesdays - Exp 99"
Pho Hoa Lao   720 East 14th St/International Blvd  Viet  Exp 7/01
Jalisco's   1721 East 14th St  436-8696
TRY  Chinese Bakery  735 East 14th St  (BF 3/91-8)
Lan Huong 807 East 13th St/8th Ave 451-0202 Viet huge menu 2003
La Estrellita 446 East 12th St at Fifth Ave (Mex)  daily  Exp 6/7/91  big portions
Kim Huong Viet   541  East 12th St  839-3275  daily  PHO & verygd  BG 2-94
-->  ***Alta Mar  1060 East 12th St (Veracruz seafood - Jolene liked)  893-5122 daily  97   YES!

Pho Hoa Lao 720 International Blvd 451-6888 "durian shake Exp 9/01"
Theodore Ellison Leaded Glass - 1248 International Blvd 534-7632 --- http://www.theodoreellison.com/
Tijuana   1308 International Blvd/13th Ave   532-5575   98   seafood

Taqueria Sinaloa - Mariscos International/22nd Ave (restauant - 535-1206) daily Exp 9/02
VANNI - 2325 East 12th St, O 261-1312
Playa Azul 2818 International
Super Mercado Mi Pueblo - 2838 International 536-2638 - Mexican grocery
La Costa Mariscos Frescos International/29th Ave Th-Mon Exp 9/02
La Torta Loca 3016 International 533-8472 "best huarache (antojito) Exp 5/02"
Taqueria San Jose 3433 International Blvd 533-5748 -   daily   94 + BG 7/00 - "best burrito" Exp 5/03
Acapulco Records 3509 International Blvd 533-2009 BG 7/00
La Rosa Dulceria 3606 International Blvd 261-3346 pinatas BG 7/00

Taqueria El Farolito  3646 International Blvd 357-5424 / 533-9194   Exp 5/02 & Exp bests 5/03
International College of Cosmetology 3701 International Blvd 261-3420 - cheap hairstyling, manicures BG 7/00
El Mezon  3842 International Blvd 533-2800  (Mex)   94 ---------- "truck gone Exp 99"
Otaez Mexicatessen 3872 International Blvd, Fruitvale area 546-0909 Exp best Mex 5/03 + handmade tortillas
Pena's Bakery II - 3912 International Blvd 533-5733 "best Mexican bakery Exp 9/01"
La Mexicana 3930 International Blvd - 538-8818  handmade tortillas  Wed-Sun  97 / Exp 99 - "best Exp 99 goat (birria)

The Little Book Shop 3403 Fruitvale - unusual books 99
Ann's Cafe 3401 Fruitvale - M-F breakfast huge meal tiny place Exp 99
Tango Gelato  3540 Fruitvale/MacArthur Argentine gelato   ice cream  Exp 7/01 <------------
xEverett & Jones BBQ   2676 Fruitvale 533-0900
*La Fonda  1457 Fruitvale (Mex) 261-3325/6 & 436-9771
Los Cocos  1449 Fruitvale (Salvador)  536-3079  Express Apr 10, 1990  handemade pupusa
Playa Azul Fruitvale/13th Ave daily Exp 9/02

Lehman Glass Studio - 1793-12th St, O 465-7158 --- http://yagotta.netwiz.net/lehmann/
Hansen Windows (Custom Wood) - 3600 San Leandro St, O 261-1608


Tea Garden  3421 MacArthur/35th Ave  531-2123  Chinese pot stickers  94  DELIVERS
Full House Cafe  3719 MacArthur (bet 35th & High) 482-2200 "killer breakfast BG 7/01" <------------
Everything Nice Caribbean Bakery/Cafe   3807 MacArthur  530-7672
Gerardo’s Mexican  3811 MacArthur/35th  531-5255   3/99 / 2001 tamales
Daniel’s Place  4245 MacArthur/High   daily    Chinese  rave 97 & 00 - salt and pepper crab <-------

Taqueria Zamorano 4345 International Blvd/High "best meal for the buck Exp 99" & Exp 5/02
Taco's El Sol - International Blvd & High St "best taco trailer" Exp 5/03 (Los Mexicos Market parking lot)
Rosalie's Taste of New Orleans   1448A High  532-8955  daily  Cajun 97  & Exp 9/00 <---
La Fiesta Brava  1462  High/E 14th St  436-5858 daily 
cTaqueria Morelia  4481 International Blvd (Superburrito)  -OR-  Talk of the Town   535-6030  Mex
Corazon Del Pueblo - 4814 International Blvd 532-6733 - cards, ceramics, costumes 2002 --- www.corazondelpueblo.com
The Southern Cafe   5327 International Blvd  261-1404  noMon   94
cSeafood Circus  7008 International Blvd  569-5550 / 638-9413

cPho Anh dao  280 East 18th St  836-1566   daily  94
Giant Fish and Chips 326 East 18th St/3rd Ave 625-1700 noSun Exp 11/02 <------------------------
Nikkos - 340-23rd Ave (near the Park St bridge) "daily & open all night 99"

Taqueria Gordo 42nd Ave/International Exp 5/02
Rosalie’s A Taste of Nola  1448 High   noSun,Mon   4/00
(Weang Ping 6217 MacArthur   Try!  568-1549 - Thai Country Ckg sez now)
R&D BBQ  98th & MacArthur
--- Reed’s Cajun Creole   10700 MacArthur  636-1512  noSun,Mon   97  <----

Smitty's Missouri Style Bar-B-Q  2630 Foothill/27th St 533-9477 Mon-Thurs 10am-10pm  BG 92   BBQ
TRY  Cielito Lindo Taqueria  3805 Foothill (Gdn 2/5/92)
El Taco Zamorano  4032 Foothill daily  Exp 11/92  taco wagon that grew

Pearlie's  5885 Bancroft Ave/Seminary  569-1394 Sunday noon-6pm Southern soul buffet pay at door     4/00

Western Aerospace Museum - 8260 Boeing in Oakland Airport's North Field terminal Weds-Sun

Sierra Academy of Aeronautics - 9465 Earhart Road (was hotel where Charles Lindberg, Amelia Earhart, Jimmy Doolittle stayed in 1930s) - $30-40/hour to fly with their instructors 568-6100
San Francisco Helicopter Tours 635-4500 - $45
Beach Cafe  7250 Doolittle Dr  638-0307  breakfast & lunch VIEW  94 off Hegenburger, on channel
American Ornament Studio - 7800 Edgewater Drive/turn north off Hegenburger after 880 - 638-3616 - cement garden furniture - no weekends

Art Craft - 10441 Edes Ave, O - south of 98th Ave, west of SL St & the rr tracks - garden statuary Exp 95
C&K Salvage 718 Douglas Ave/Edes 569-2070 M-F 8-5

White Elephant Sale 333 Lancaster St, Oakland / Donations: 839-5919 536-6800 --- www.museumca.org/events/elephant.html - first weekend in March

John Lewis Glass Studio - 10229 Pearmain Street, O - 635.4607 / 635.4608 --- http://www.johnlewisglass.com/

Alameda: (Park St - numbers go down from east to west)
* Blue Moon Cafe & Oyster Bar  2337 Blanding Ave 865-4466 daily  near Park St Bridge
Kay Young Glassware - 2025 Clement Ave, Alameda 523-1082
Atomic Glass - 2527 Clement Ave, A 928-9247 --- glassblowing 99 -- http://stickycricket.com/ (Richard Ross)
Rideable Antique Bicycle Replicas Company 2329 Eagle Ave 769-0980 Exp 93 --- http://www.hiwheel.com/
The Tied House Cafe & Brewery   8 Pacific Marina   521-4321  noMon   VIEW  94 - up the estuary coast
The French Quarters  737 Buena Vista  523-7555 daily  88
Something to Sell About 1828 Park St, A (just across Park St bridge) 444-2159 ---- monthly estate auctions
Genghis Khan Kitchen 1540 Park/Tilden Way, Alameda - Mongolian BBQ 94
Tucker's Super Creamed Ice Cream 1349 Park, A 522-4960 - "better than Fenton's ice cream - Exp 99 + 5/04 " (1528 Park-old address?) - www.TuckersIceCream.com
Alameda Taqueria 1513 Park, A 865-9380 Exp best flauta 5/03
Ole's 1507 Park, A "best meal for the buck + waffles Exp 99"
* Linguini  1506 Park  865-5101   noMon, openSun  (Gdn 8/26/92)  865-5101

Du Vin Fine Wines 2526A Santa Clara Ave, A 769-9463 "best wines from international Exp 5/03" --- DuVinFineWines.com
Asena   2508  Santa Clara/nr Park  521-4100   98 + "delicious Mediterranean at half Rockridge prices Exp 99" <------
Yarn! - 2311 Santa Clara Ave 522-9276 - knitting

Thomsen's Garden - 1113 Lincoln Ave, A 522-3265 - nursery + cafe + art in Victorian - Berk Mo 2/01 <-----------
The Gaslight Emporium - 1708 Lincoln Ave, A 522-1900

Whales & Friends - 2060 Lincoln Ave, A 769-8500 - Monthly 1997 - still there 2003
Acapulco  2104 Lincoln/Willow   523-4935  daily  98
Speisekammer 2424 Lincoln Ave 522-1300 noMon to 1am German Exp 8/02 SFW 2/03

La Pinata  1440 Park St/Santa Clara Ave & Central Ave, A  769-9110  Sunday brunch  Mexican   99 Exp bests 5/03
Pillow Park Plaza 1419 Park St, A 521-6227 "best furniture store Exp 9/01" --- http://www.pillowpark.com
The Garment Bag 1415 Park, A 522-1548 consignment women's clothing
Toy Safari 1410 Park, A 522-1723 "treasured toys from the attic of your memory" / collectibles

Foster's Freeze 630 Central Ave, Alameda ice cream
Eagle's Hall - 2305 Alameda Ave, Alameda - cajun, zydeco Friday & Sat nights

Tucker's Supercreamed Ice Cream 1349 Park, A 522-4960 -- Exp 5/02
The Courtyard  1349 Park  521-1521    BG  91 + brunch BayFood93 - gone?
Designer's Choice Boutique - 30 Purcell Dr / 1338 Park / 1347 Park, Suite C 769-0819 - color consultation - Monthly 97 - designer fashions women's clothing <-------
Hinn Tha Bistro 1345 Park 865-8338 (in hair salon) "best Burmese 2003"
Urban Forest - 1344 Park, A 521-2385 - gargoyles, chimes, gifts 98
Needle In A Haystack - 1340 Park, A 522-0404 - crewel, needlepoint, cross-stiching, embroidery
Scott's Shoes 1330 Park St, A 865-5565 - Birkenstock, Clarks, Merrell, Rockport, Skechers, Timberland, Zeeta <---
Juanita's   1324 Park/Encinal, A  865-2588 daily   rave BG 91 "best Mexican after 2am Exp 99"

Kevin Patrick's Books 2170 Encinal Ave 865-3880 "best independent bookstore - Exp 5/02"
Joe Scalise Jr & Sons - 3211 Encinal Ave 522-4848 "best meat counter - Exp 5/03" --- ScaliseMeats.com

out west by lagoon:
--> RSVP Catering & Cooking Schl  1090 Park St, Alameda  748-5319   94
Virgin Bull Home Art - 2103 San Jose Ave, A 769-7720 - reps 26 artists who design & make furniture & accessories

Webster House Bed & Breakfast Inn 1238 Versailles Ave 523-9697 "oldest house in Alameda 1854 + high tea (reserve only)"

Alameda, going north:
The Fireside Lounge 1453 Webster, Alameda 522-7400 "Navy hangout --- best garlic noodles M-F 10-2 + first 3 Saturdays/month - Exp 5/02"
The Dragon Palace Disco 1521 Webster, Alameda 70s bellbottoms, mood rings, wide ties, & hustle Exp 93
Sahib   1531 Webster St  northern Indian  Exp 11/01

San Leandro:
DMG Marble & Granite - 2175 Adams Ave/Doolittle, San Leandro 553-7200 - just below Hegenberger Rd

Creative Accents - 592A Victoria Ct, San Leandro 383-9003

Creasian  1269 MacArthur, San Leandro  gourmet fusion Exp 3/01 <-----

Cafe Portugal  1375  East 14th St, San Leandro   357-1168     89
Daimo 1456 East 14th St, San Leandro 351-8131 daily 9am-3am <-------------------------------------------------------- GO !!!!
Luke's Grill 1509 East 14th St, San Leandro noMon Greek 10/01

The Reuse People 2615 Davis St, San Leandro 567-8525
Vatran's Flying Sausages 275 Joaquin Ave/Santa Rosa St, San Leandro 895-3234 -- 2003 -- Romanian sausages

Great Wall Antiques - 2756 Alvarado St, San Leandro 483-2812 - 20,000/100,000 sq ft - Chinese antique furniture --- www.greatwallantique.com
Natural Lighting Company - 2400 Teagarden St, San Leandro 352-5210
Mikasa - 1239 Marina Blvd/Teagarden St, San Leandro 352-1211
Universal Garage Door Co - 14084 Washington Ave, San Leandro 1-800-300-0575 (Berk Monthly 5/95)
El Farolito 13515 East 14th St, San Leandro 357-5424 Exp bests 5/03
Gray Wolf Books - 14595 East 14th St, San Leandro 483-4163 - huge warehouse of books - BG 98
--------------- Bayfair Mall -------------
Thrift Town - 16160 East 14th St, San Leandro 278-1766 "vast, organized by size - Exp 5/02" <----

Bobby Lee's Smokehouse 850 Sycamore Ave/Mission, Hayward - smoked turkey for Thanksgiving! Exp 93
Hop-Sinh (Viet)  21101 Mission/Grove Way, Hayward  no Mon
Hayward Japanese Gardens - N. 3rd St and Crescent Ave, Hayward 881-6700 --- www.ci.Hayward.ca.us/community/recreation.html
Buffalo Bill's 1082 B St, Hayward 886-9823 "best bar/pub food - Exp 5/02" ---www.buffalobillsbrewery.com - near Japanese Gardens
Ye Olde Pizza Joynt 19150 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward 785-1866 - "wurlitzer Exp 5/02"
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Bags & Barrels 1737 Addison Way, Hayward - steel, used fiber, plastic etc

Wat Buddhanusorn 36054 Niles Blvd, Fremont 790-2294 - just below Niles
Niles Canyon Railway - 6 Kilkare Rd, Sunol 925-862-9063
--- www.NCRy.org
-------- outlaw Joaquin Murrietta's adobe, John Philip Sousa marches park, Essanay Studios - every 45 minutes from 10:30 am to 3pm

Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd, Fremont - just north of FWY 84
De Afghanan Kabob House 37405 Fremont Blvd, Fremont 745-9599 Afghan crowd - Exp 5/02 + 2003
Naz 8 Cinema - 37411 Fremont Blvd, Fremont - Indian Bollywood movies 97 --- www.nazcinema.com
Raffles Cafe 41068 Fremont/Stevenson 687-1188 Singapore open Sunday Exp 7/03
Naz 8 Theater 39160 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont 797-2000 -- Bollywood movies Exp 5/03 --- www.Naz8.com/fremontgtw
San Francisco Herb & Natural Food Co. - 47444 Kato Rd, Fremont 770-1215 (was supplier of Discerning Mouse :^) - just above Santa Clara County border

CCC:
Just As Nice - 1 Orinda Way, Suite 3, Orinda 253-0813 - used designer clothing
Cheryl's Closet - 21 Orinda Way, Orinda 254-4442 - consignment jewelry, linen, designer clothing
B. B. Gear - 2 Theatre Square, Orinda 925-254-6111 - designers clothing
Casa Orinda 20 Bryant Way, Orinda 254-2981 "best fried chicken - cowboy decor Exp 5/02"
Patio World - 973 Moraga Road, Lafayette 283-5250 - "largest selection of wrought iron furniture in Bay Area"
Chow 53 Lafayette Circle/Mt Diablo, Lafayette (in La Fiesta Square) 962-2469 daily SFW 3/03
Bo's BBQ 3422 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette 925-283-7133 Exp bests 5/03
Home Systems 3422 Mt Diablo blvd, Lafayette 925-283-6638 - designs quality home offices (yes, both at same address)
Abacus Designs/E'Chow - 3327 Mt Diablo Bvd, Lafayette - 925-284-3282 - sews original designs to fit you
Postino 3565 Mt Diablo Blvd/Oak Hill Road, Lafayette 925-299-8700 daily - www.PostinoRestaurant.com
Orchard Florist & Nursery 4010 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette 925-284-4474 - garden status & furniture

Babushka Russian Deli & Restaurant 1475 Newell Ave/S Main, Walnut Creek 925-210-0779 Exp 7/03
La Lavande - 12 Broadway Lane, Walnut Creek 925-930-6255 - French soaps -- Exp 5/02
Genova Deli 1105 S California Blvd/Mt Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek 925-939-3838
Ephesus Kebab Lounge 1321 Locust St/Mt Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek 925-945-8082 Exp 1/03 Turkish
Lark Creek (Cafe) Walnut Creek - 1360 Locust St, Walnut Creek 925-256-1234 daily + Sunday brunch meat Exp 2001
Roya Afghan 1510 N Main St, Walnut Creek Exp 9/01
Amalfi Trattoria  1512 N Main St, Walnut Creek 925-988-8022 Exp 7/01 - Amalfi Coast Ital (Ital - N Main bet Bonanza & Lincoln)
Le Bistro 1606 N Main St, Walnut Creek 925-407-8000 French by French Exp 3/03
Ono Maze  1616 N Main St, Walnut Creek   Hawaiian upscale  Exp 3/02
Havana 1516 Bonanza St/N Main, Walnut Creek 925-939-4555 Exp 10/02 mojito
Prego 101 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek 925-939-2100 daily <-----------------------
Shanghai Gourmet 1291 Parkside Dr/N Main, Walnut Creek 925-256-6869 Exp 10/02 & 5/03
Consignment Plus Home Furnishings - 1299 Parkside Dr, Walnut Creek 925-927-6600

Lindsay Wildlife Museum 1931 First Ave, Walnut Creek 925-935-1978 --- www.wildlife-museum.org
T'Bones   3355 Willow Pass Road (Hwy 4 to Bay Point exit)  Bay Point  483-1323  unusual meats  95
Left Bank 60 Crescent Drive, Pleasant Hill 925-288-1222 -- owns La Folie 2003

Kandahar  2118 Mt Diablo Blvd/Pacheco, Concord 676-2243   Afghan   99
Decorator's Bedspread Outlet - 5757 Pacheco Blvd, Concord 689-3435 + "one quarter mile south is New York Fabrics"
Kinder's Custom Meats - 1820 Arnold Industrial Way, Concord - 925-825-BEEF - outdoor grill - "ball tip" steak sandwich BG 7/03 --- www.kindersmeats.com

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Mudd's 10 Boardwalk, San Ramon 925-837-9387
Casanova's  275 St. John, Pleasanton  (n Ital)  (great EBG Jan 91)
The English Tea Room 531 Main St, Pleasanton 925-484-5456
Blackhawk Automotive Museum - Danville
Misto Lino - 704 Sycamore Valley Road West, Danville 925-837-6575 - the one?
Petite Marche - 117 Harz Ave, Danville 925-743-9928 - furnishings, antique paper items 2000
Unique Toys and Gifts - in the Danville Hotel - 411 Hartz Ave, Danville - 925-831-3606
Something Old Something New - 442 Hartz Ave, Danville 925-4492 "best women's clothing store Exp 5/03 - 2400 sq ft - excellent condition" <-----------
Bridges 44 Church St/Hartz Ave, Danville 925-820-7200 Thai-Calif by Asian chef since 1980s -- 2003
Marshalls 3140 Fostoria Way, Danville 925-355-0223 -- go on a weeknight --- www.MarshallsOnline.com
Faz's              Danville  (BF June 91-8)
Cattlemen's 2882 Kitty Hawk Rd, Livermore 925-447-1224 meat Exp 5/03
Livermore Art Association Gallery - 2155 Third St, Livermore 925-449-9927 (museum of 19th-century pharmacy equip in Carnegie Bldg) BG 98
Joan's Farm & Pumpkin Patch 4351 Mines Rd, Livermore 925-447-0794 --- Exp 5/03 --- JoansFarm.com
McNamara's Steak and Chop House 7400 San Ramon Rd., Dublin 925-833-0995 Exp 2/03

Design Within Reach 33361 Transit Ave, Union City 324-1720 --- DWR.com "modern designers furniture Exp 5/03"
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Olde Towne Antiques 516 Ferry St, Martinez 925-370-8345 "best antique collective Exp 5/02" -- oldetowneantiques.net (go by Amtrak)
Bella Roma Pizza 4040 Alhambra Ave, Martinez 925-228-4935 "wurlitzer - Exp 5/02"

Benicia Glass Studios - 675 East H St, Benicia - 707-745-1463
Maslach Studio - 44 Industrial Way, Greenbrae - 924-2310
Sam's Firewood - 680 Redwood Hwy, Mill Valley - 415-388-6800 - delivers
Mill Valley Sculpture Garden - 219 Shoreline Hwy, Mill Valley 415-381-9922 --- www.mvsculpturegarden.com
Via Diva - 516 Irwin St, San Rafael 415-257-8881 AND 27 Throckmorton, Mill Valley 415-389-0911 --- www.viadiva.com - Chinese furniture
Gardenside Ltd. - 999 Anderson Drive, San Rafael 415-455-4500 - largest selection of teak outdoor furniture in Bay Area - 12,000 sq ft
Swan Dive - 1 First St, Corte Madera - 415-927-3033 - designer women's clothing

treats to look for
Burton & Co lemon curd + lime, tangelo + marmalades
Kokomon cookies - all-natural Ghana

Solid Cedar Hope Chests 1-800-896-5595
David Lurie Architectural Woodworking - 510-727-0435 (Hayward)
Karl Kardel 261-4149
shop museum stores for gifts!

Professional Tree Care Company, ( 510 ) 549 - 3954 - Brian Fenske
Grout Doctor of Oakland - 4200 Park Blvd, PMB 222 - 530-3104 (Berk Mo 99) - maintain existing tile
Hawkins Design Group - 4125 Piedmont, Suite 10 - 654-4295 --- www.hawkinsdesign.com - decorating, staging
The Balanced Gourmet - 925-596-0035 - www.balancedgourmet.com