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 Bruce Char
 Bruce Englar
 Richard Fateman
 and a supporting cast of tens





Restaurants are listed for the following categories:

 American Short (i.e. Short order lunch, light dinner)
 American Longer
 Chinese
 Coffee Houses, Caf \(aa es
 Delis
 French, Continental
 Greek
 Ice Cream, Dessert
 Indian
 Indonesian
 Italian
 Japanese
 Korean
 Mexican, South American
 Middle Eastern, Arabic
 Places for Pizza
 Sandwiches
 Seafood


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UC/Berkeley Eats!  -2-




 Disclaimer: not all restaurants in town are listed, usually due to a lack of reviews. Efforts to rec-
tify this situation should be directed to any of the authors. For each eatery listed, an address and tele-
phone number (if known) is given, along with various comments solicited from the public. A rough
estimate of price is given where known. In addition, the following symbols are used to indicate the loca-
tion and other various features:

Location:

 NS \(em Northside of campus (in the neighborhood of Euclid and Hearst)
 SS \(em Southside of campus (in the neighborhood of Bancroft and Telegraph)
 DT \(em Downtown (near Shattuck Avenue and University)
 OC \(em On campus (by the Student Union, Sproul Plaza)
 CS \(em Nearest intersecting cross street

All locations are in Berkeley, except where noted.

Serving Conditions:

 DO \(em Dinner only (not open until 5 pm, usually)
 LO \(em Lunch only
 BR \(em Open for breakfast (by 8 am)
 LN \(em "Late" night\(emopen after 10 pm
 (Annotation sometimes includes actual closing time.)
 TO \(em Take out only (no place to sit down, really)



The Commentators:

 We wish to thank the following people for their assistance in preparing this guide. How much
you trust their opinions is, of course, a matter of taste.

 MCU Mike Ubell WJS Bill Sakoda
 RJF Richard Fateman BWC Bruce Char
 RMK Richard Karp LAR Larry Rowe
 BE Bruce Englar LMS Leslie Singer
 HRK Heather Kroll PL Philip Levy
 VR Vienne Ramirez OR Olivier Roubine
 CP Chuck Prenner KT Ken Thompson
 EMG Ed Gould GMM George Miller

A note on the Claremont:

 The only restaurant outside the hotel within a half mile is The Station (see American Short),
about one block down Ashby from the hotel. A bakery, a produce store, and a liquor store (Jackson's--
also claims to sell deli food) are in the same general area. AC Transit bus #65 goes to/from southside
and downtown Berkeley; it stops on Domingo in front of the bakery (fare is 25\(ct).

A note on the drought:



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UC/Berkeley Eats! American Short \(em Chinese -3-

 Restaurants in the Bay Area will only serve you water if you ask for it.

American Short

Herb's Hamburgers 2150 Kittredge St. (DT,LO)
 848-8559
 Ptomaine special\(emMCU

The Station 2984 Russell 549-2522
 Right next to Claremont grounds. Interesting French
 Fried Artichokes. Otherwise mostly hamburger variations. Eat
 outdoors near one of Berkeley's busiest commuter intersec-
 tions, for a taste of your favorite down town \(emRJF π \(bu π Eh.
 Expensive.\(emBE π \(bu π Burgers OK, fried stuff is worth the
 visit.\(emMCU

Hamburger Deli 2128 Oxford (DT,BR-6am) 548-
 5359
 Breakfast here in the early morning goes well with all-
 nighters.\(emBWC

Kip's 2439 Durant Ave. (SS,LN-2 am) 848-9036
 Hamburgers, Pizza, etc. Upstairs is a student hangout. π
 \(bu π Ick.\(emBE π \(bu π Some of the best pizza in Berkeley.
 Chewy crust, substantial topping\(emBWC

Top Dog Durant (SS) \(sq 2007 Shattuck (DT) \(sq
 2507 Hearst (NS)
 Great Hot Dogs \(emRMK π \(bu π Their kielbasa is
 best.\(emBE π \(bu π Beware their HOT mustard. Load up on the
 sauerkraut, onions, pickle relish... \(emBWC

Oscar's 1890 Shattuck (DT) 849-2164
 A non-franchise in McDonald's genre.\(emRJF

Giant Hamburger (LN-24 hrs.,BR) \(sq 1866 Euclid
 Ave. (NS) 843-2021 \(sq 2513 Durant Ave. (SS)
 843-2022
 Must try\(emMCU π \(bu π Literally poisonous burgers\(em
 WJS π \(bu π Filling, juicy burgers. Since the tables are minis-
 cule, get plenty of napkins. If you like huge slices of cream pie
 with thick cardboard crust, this is the place. \(emRJF π \(bu π
 Ick!\(emBE π \(bu π Structurally unsound. \(emKT

The Terrace Upstairs near the Student Union
 (OC,LO,BR)
 No.\(emBE π \(bu π Food standard institutional, but a nice
 place to sit outside and watch the plaza below.\(emBWC

The Cafeteria Downstairs near the Student Union
 (OC,LO)
 Still no.\(emBE

The Bear's Lair Downstairs at the Student Union
 (OC)
 Serves beer, if you're interested in such things.\(emBE

The Golden Bear Sproul Plaza near the Student Union
 (OC,LO)
 Burgers medium. Salad bar excellent.\(emWJS π \(bu π The
 only table service in student union complex. \(emRJF π \(bu π Best
 burgers on campus, AND you get waited on.\(emBE

Giant Bongo Burger 2505 Dwight Way (SS) 848-
 3868
 Hamburgers and Lambburgers. Good\(emWJS π \(bu π
 Lousy (not to be confused with Giant Hamburger)\(emMCU π
 \(bu π DON'T!!!!!!!\(emBE


Brennan's 720 University 841-0960
 Food ok (not great but you get a whole lot). Best bar in
 Berkeley, except that Gov. Jerry Brown occasionally brings
 dates here. Great Irish coffee.\(emBE π \(bu π The Mexican coffee
 is better.\(emLMS π \(bu π Food is cafeteria-style hot roast beef
 and turkey sandwiches freshly carved. ($3) Nothing out of
 the ordinary, but the evening crowd comes to drink.\(emBWC

American Longer

Melting Pot 2505G Hearst (NS) 843-4354
 Fondues. π \(bu π Good sandwiches, stuffed artichokes,
 etc. \(emEMG

Oleg's 1974 Shattuck (DO,DT) 548-6965
 Good expensive mixed drinks\(emWJS π \(bu π A tourist's
 idea of what Berkeley is like.\(emBE π \(bu π Good dessert and
 espresso. ($3)\(emWJS π \(bu π An attempt to make a distinctive
 Berkeley watering hole. Artsy decor, menu; allegedly overedu-
 cated staff \(emRJF

Larry Blake's 2367 Telegraph (SS) 848-0886
 Good burgers, beer, and larger meals ($5) \(emWJS π \(bu π
 LB's salad is excellent\(emVR π \(bu π Overpriced.\(emBE

Fat Albert's 1346 Grove (LN-11pm) 526-2660
 Very good hamburgers, french fries, apple pie. Baked
 goods produced on the premises ($3-4).\(emBWC, also RJF,
 RMK, MCU π \(bu π Best burgers in Berkeley. Desserts are not
 to be missed. There is always a 10-15 minute wait between
 6-7:30, but it's worth it.\(emBE

Egg Shop and Apple Press \(sq 2936 College Ave. 548-
 0787 \(sq 1807 Euclid (NS) 548-1190 \(sq 2327 Shat-
 tuck (DT) 845-0222
 Omelets, Sandwiches, apple cider. (See also
 Sandwiches) π \(bu π Decent omelets, nice quiet atmosphere.\(em
 BE

Reza's Garden Restaurant 2426 Telegraph
 (SS) 848-2737 π \(bu π Slow service. Nice large
 salads\(emWJS,VR π \(bu π Has a patio in back. Nice
 place to drink wine and talk.\(emBE

Chinese

 Oakland's Chinatown (by Webster, 7th &
8th in Oakland) has many Cantonese places,
several open LN. There's also a vast collection
in S.F.'s Chinatown, and many other locations in
"The City".

King Tsin 1699 Solano Ave. 525-9890
 A good menu, variously prepared, depending on how
 busy they are. Tendency to dump all dishes at table at same
 time, reserving only the fortune cookies for later. Cf.
 Yenching\(emRJF π \(bu π Hot and sour soup not very hot. - BE π
 \(bu π Good cheap meal.\(emLMS π \(bu π Not cheap ($5+)
 \(emBWC

Omei 1767 Solano Ave. 527-0493
 Very good Szechuan\(emWJS

Yangtze River 1668 Shattuck Ave. (CS-Virginia)
 548-2327
 Various Cantonese and spicier non-Cantonese dishes
 served here, sometimes oversalted, but usually tasty. Better
 than the average Chinese restaurant in the East Bay. Dishes

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UC/Berkeley Eats! Chinese \(em French, Continental -4-

 run $2-4. Service usually slow, and there is sometimes a 15
 minute wait during prime dining times. They have "Mandarin
 brunch" on weekends until 3 pm, which is not dim sum (deem
 sum?) but something else entirely.\(emBWC

Huo Kuo House 2083 Vine (CS-Shattuck) 849-0808
 Good, medium priced, also an all you can eat lunch (but
 not as good as stuff off the menu).\(emMCU π \(bu π The hot pot
 dinner is a nice novelty if you haven't done it recently. Come
 with a few others and you can take turns stealing each other's
 food out of the hot pot ($4-6).\(emBWC

Dynasty 1841 Euclid Ave. (NS) 841-8363
 OK for lunch. Fast, low cost. Try the soup, a meal in it-
 self: Wo Won Ton ($1.75)\(emRJF π \(bu π Not gourmet.\(em
 RMK,BWC π \(bu π Yuch.\(emBE π \(bu π Awful food!\(emLMS

Taiwan Restaurant 2071 University Ave.
 Good food\(emhot dishes are hot. Interesting menu, rea-
 sonable prices.\(emHRK

China Station 700 University Ave. (LN) 548-7880
 Good Cantonese, a rarity in the area ($6)\(emWJS π \(bu π
 Yes, but don't order spicy stuff: it's not.\(emMCU π \(bu π Very
 good, but on the expensive side\(emBWC

Yenching 2017 Shattuck Ave. (DT) 848-2200
 My choice for the best Berkeley Chinese food. Manda-
 rin, Szechuan. Try Princess Prawns, Mongolian Beef. Hot
 and Sour Soup good. Service better than King Tsin, which
 some people nevertheless prefer. \(emRJF, also LAR

The Cheshire Cat 1839 Euclid Ave. 845-8707
 Cheap American-Chinese food. Go to Dynasty across
 the street\(emWJS π \(bu π Buy the Luncheon special if you're in
 a hurry\(emMCU π \(bu π Ugh \(emRMK π \(bu π Menu OK, steam
 table trash. \(emEMG

Fu Lu Shou 2115 Kittredge 548-7544
 Fine. ($5)\(emWJS

Caf \(aa es

 These all serve espresso, cappuchino, and
caf \(aa e au lait, and usually sell baked goods to go
with coffee. More ambitious fare served where
noted.

Renaissance Durant Ave. (SS)
 Croissants, cr ↑ epes. π \(bu π The definitive Berkeley
 coffehouse (good mochas).\(emBE π \(bu π Lousy cr ↑ epes! Taste
 like rubber....\(emLMS

Three C's 2507 Hearst (NS) 848-2856
 Cr ↑ epes, other luncheon entr \(aa ees π \(bu π Good (and HUGE)
 caf \(aa e au laits.\(emBE

Caffe Espresso 2481 Hearst (NS) 845-0050
 Also pizza and Italian food, sandwiches, desserts.

La Salamandra 2516 Telegraph (SS) 841-9070
 Has entertainment upon occasion.\(emBE

Mediterranean Caffe 2475 Telegraph Ave (SS) 841-
 5634
 Some people prefer this to the Renaissance. Don't know
 why... \(emBE π \(bu π Where Dustin Hoffman saw Katherine
 Ross ride by on AC Transit. \(emBWC


Blimpie (SS\(emsee Sandwiches)
 OK caf \(aa e au lait.\(emBE

Kafeneo 1543 Shattuck (CS-Cedar) 848-9664
 Has a nice deck upon which to sit and gaze at the Glπ⎇
 den Gate.\(emBE π \(bu π The food (quiche, sandwiches, salads,
 etc.) is ordinary and on the expensive side ($2.50+) \(emBWC

Le Bateau Ivre 2629 Telegraph (SS) 849-1100
 Lemon mousse good, coffee ok. Very nice
 atmosphere.\(emBE

Delis

 Warning: If you are from NY any of
these will be extremely disappointing\(emWJS

Lower East Side Kosher Deli 2736 Bancroft Way
 (SS) 845-8395
 In Hillel House building, has short hours.\(emBE

Moishe's 2433 Shattuck Ave. (DT) 841-7142
 Expensive, yet not that good.\(emBE

The Bagel Works 2502 Telegraph (SS,TO) 524-3104
 Not a restaurant, but 6 varieties of good fresh bagels
 baked on the premises\(emBWC π \(bu π Better bagels at Brother's
 Bagel Bakery on Gilman in Albany (for those of you with
 cars).\(emBE

Curds and Whey 6311 College 652-6311
 Expensive, overly impressed with themselves.\(emBE

Aladdin's 6050 College 654-4444
 Run by representatives of Sun Myung Moon's "church".
 Patronizing this store will nullify whatever good karma you've
 ever gathered.\(emBE

French, Continental

Narsai's 385 Colusa Ave. (DO) 527-7900
 Excellent full course dinners. Elegance in service and
 food. Save room for dessert, if you can. Fine wine
 selection.\(emRJF π \(bu π FABULOUS wine list! \(emEMG π \(bu π
 Many claim its the best in the East Bay. Me, I'm deterred by
 the price ($20+). \(emBWC

Vin et Fromage 1556 Solano Ave 525-2330
 The menu has a very limited number of entr \(aa ees, none of
 them really challenging to an adequately talented french
 cook....this restaurant seems to follow the "stuffing first" stra-
 tegy of providing ample quantities of side dishes before the
 main dish...($6 for dinner)\(emOR

Caf \(aa e Bistro (basement of Metropol) (DT)
 A very nice place to go for a drink, or an after-show
 snack. Quiches are good, salads of uneven quality (avoid the
 shrimp salad) but good if you like cheese...\(emOR

Chez Panisse 1517 Shattuck Ave. (CS-Vine) 548-
 5525
 Certainly one of the finest restaurants in Northern Cali-
 fornia, with high prices to match. James Beard likes it too.
 \(emRJF π \(bu π Serves fixed menus, generally five course
 dinners, which vary every day...a blend of classical
 french...,original inventions, generally delightfully different. If
 the quality of the meals is not decisively better than some other
 places...the originality can make the difference...wine list not
 too extensive, but presents enough variety for all practical pur-

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UC/Berkeley Eats! French, Continental \(em Ice Cream, Desserts -5-

 poses (generally more in California wines)....the only place
 where you can come for a very fancy dinner in cut-offs and
 still be served with the same courtesy as if you were wearing a
 vested suit. Reservations strongly recommended...good Sunday
 brunch...($12.50 without wine)\(emOR

Bay Wolf Caf \(aa e and Restaurant 3853 Piedmont Ave
 Oakland 655-6004
 Limited menu which changes from day to day. Call for
 reservations and more information. You may bring your own
 wine. Selections may be French, Italian, etc.\(emRJF π \(bu π
 Great, but expect to spend > $15 each.\(emBE

Beggar's Banquet 1428 San Pablo (DO) 525-9466
 Choice of 3 dinners. Closed Monday, Tuesday.

Il Pavone 1730 Shattuck Ave. (DO,CS-Virginia)
 548-0400
 Fine northern Italian and French cuisine prepared with
 flair and served with style in a sophisticated but informal at-
 mosphere. Dinner entr \(aa ees include baked squid stuffed with
 mushrooms, poached fillet of salmon, saut \(aa eed fillet of beef
 with herbs, and saut \(aa eed sweetbreads with veal essence.
 Dinner prices range from $7.50 to $9.75 including soup (the
 best in Berkeley) and salad. Wines have been carefully select-
 ed and are reasonable in price. The menu also includes a
 number of interesting and delicious first courses, pastas, and
 desserts. Waiters and waitresses are young, pleasant, courte-
 ous, and highly competent. All in all this is currently my
 favorite European restaurant in Berkeley. \(emGMM

Warszawa 1549 Shattuck Ave. (DO,CS-Cedar) 841-
 5539
 Excellent! Delicious (Polish) food and large servings.\(em
 RJF π \(bu π Reservations only somewhat helpful (still end up
 waiting)\(emWJS π \(bu π I was disappointed.\(emBE

Le Bateau Ivre (SS - see Caf \(aa es)
 Food okay, but the price ($6-10) makes it worthwhile
 only for special occasions. Nice atmosphere (wood panelling,
 a fireplace, good service).\(emBWC

Inn Season 1921 Grove 548-3050
 Outstanding. Small menu. Try spinach cr ↑ epe, fresh
 mushroom soup. \(emLAR π \(bu π Too expensive ($8). Aims at
 sophistication rather than taste.\(emOR

Balabosta 824 University (LN-midnight) 548-0300
 Quiches mainly, but also smoked fish and poultry. π \(bu π
 Garlic plus. Ceiling and walls painted black. Sepulchral.\(emBE
 π \(bu π Good quiche ($4+ for full dinner).\(emCP,BWC

π \(ga A La Carte 1453 Dwight Way 548-2322
 Menu changes. Same style as Chez Panisse but smaller,
 less expensive.\(emHRK

Greek

Souvlaki Stevenson 2508 Channing Way (SS) 843-
 7045
 Disrecommended\(emWJS

Steve the Greek Telegraph
 The cook will try to entice you in from off the street.
 Resist.\(emBE


Ice Cream, Dessert

The Frozen Yogurt Store (SS,TO)
 Good, but Blimpies has Dreyer's (which is much
 better).\(emBE

Swenson's 1854 Euclid (NS,TO) 841-6374 \(sq 2530
 Durant (SS,TO) 845-8544
 Prices a mite steep, but many exotic selections. I prefer it
 to Baskin Robbins. Try Swiss orange chip. \(emRJF π \(bu π The
 only ice cream stores with the Leslie Singer stamp of
 approval.\(emBE

Old Uncle Gaylord's 2566 Telegraph (LN,SS) 845-
 7087 \(sq 1549 Hopkins (LN,SS) 526-2109
 Eh.\(emBE π \(bu π You have to like all-natural ingredients
 in order to like this type of ice cream. No stabilizers, higher
 butterfat, "homemade". It grows on you. \(emBWC

Bott's 2977 College (TO) 848-3578
 Unpretentious. Low prices. Try bittersweet chocolate,
 fresh lemon.\(emRJF π \(bu π This is the best ice cream in
 Berkeley.\(emHRK π \(bu π No it's not.\(emLMS

Good Times 2430 Durant Ave (SS) 848-6470
 Serves Bud's ice cream, which is produced in San Fran-
 cisco and shipped over. I think it's good, but Leslie doesn't
 agree.....\(emBE

Dreyer's 5929 College (LN) 655-8187
 Invented Rocky Road ice cream (although Swenson's
 R.R. is better). They make really good frozen yogurt (try the
 blueberry).\(emBE π \(bu π A sit-down parlor. The closest to the
 Claremont except for Baskin-Robbins. Well-made sundaes,
 splits, shakes, etc. \(emBWC

The Ice Creamery Downstairs at the Student Union
 (LO,OC)
 Prices are as good as Botts; although larger selection,
 servings are smaller. Get dessert here if you are in the area
 and in the mood. \(emRJF

McCallum's 1825 Solano Ave. 525-3751
 Good for large groups. \(emEMG

Fenton's 4226 Piedmont Ave., Oakland (LN-
 midnight) 658-4948
 They have great hot fudge sundaes.\(emBWC π \(bu π As in
 "large": sundaes guaranteed to be unfinishable. \(emBE

Ortman's 1799 Solano 526-9830
 Not worth a special trip, but if you are shopping on
 Solano and need a place to stop for lunch, it is a clean place
 with simple well-prepared sandwiches. Good for kids. \(emRJF

Eclair Pastries 2468 Telegraph 848-4221
 Other shops come and go on the Avenue, but the Eclair
 has earned permanence. No ice cream, just cookies, cakes,
 pies ....\(emBWC

Indian

Lion of India 2438 Telegraph (SS) 549-1535
 Ok curries (not great). The family patriarch has his own
 table in the back.\(emBE


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India Kashmir Solano (DO) 525-1122
 Good, lots of atmosphere, not too hot, but for one of the
 condiments. \(emEMG

Indonesian

Indonesia Village 2006 9th 841-9667
 Too little food for too much money\(emWJS

Italian (see also: Pizza)

Il Pavone (see French)

Pirro's 2283 Shattuck (DT) 849-1273
 Very good\(emWJS π \(bu π Good cheap pasta dishes ($3-
 5)\(emBWC

Caffe Giovanni's 2420 Shattuck (DT,LN) 843-6678
 Good Pizza. Lots of Cheese. Fast Service. \(emLAR π \(bu π
 Excessive prices. \(emEMG

Trattoria 2805 Telegraph (SS,DO) 848-4491
 Expensive ($6) and mediocre following
 reorganization.\(emWJS π \(bu π More framed pictures on their
 walls than you'd believe, but the food is disappointing. Service
 crawls slowly.\(emBE π \(bu π Cannelloni with artichoke hearts is
 great. \(emEMG

LaVal's 1834 Euclid Ave (NS,LN) 843-5617
 It became too expensive ($5-6+ for a large pizza) after
 renovation\(emBWC π \(bu π Astroturf on the floor! "Woodsy"
 scenes on the walls! Ick!\(emBE

Japanese

Aki 2507 Hearst
 Moderate prices ($2-5) for lunch and dinner. Sushi,
 other standard fare. Not much atmosphere, but decent food.
 \(emBWC

Toraya 1695 Solano Ave. 524-7000
 Good food, including sushi ($5)\(emWJS

Maiko 1629 San Pablo Ave. 525-1575
 LA Style\(emWJS

Yoshi 6030 Claremont Ave. 658-3783
 Passible food ($5)\(emWJS

Joshu-ya 2556 Telegraph Ave. (SS) 848-5260
 Try the Donburi for lunch\(emBWC π \(bu π Small restau-
 rant, small meals, sort of expensive, VERY good.\(emBE

Torigin Sukiyaki Bowl 2517 Durant Ave. (SS) 841-
 1098
 Sukiyaki or Chicken Yakitori served fast, fast, fast.
 Very good for the price ($1.50) and speed.\(emBWC π \(bu π Evi-
 dently looks can be deceiving.\(emBE

Fugetsu 1779 Shattuck Ave. (CS-Francisco) 548-1776
 Chicken and seafood only. Excellent ($6)\(emWJS π \(bu π
 They say that they don't use MSG, and you can eat
 vegetarian.\(emBE π \(bu π Squid Misoyaki! Vegetable and
 shrimp tempura! Sashimi! Seafood yosenabe! \(emBWC


Edokko 2215 San Pablo Ave. 841-9505
 I wasn't thrilled, but one of my roommates really likes
 this place.\(emBE π \(bu π BE doesn't like ginger so of course he
 wasn't thrilled. Good food, lots of it, and not too much mo-
 ney. (They are, however, inclined to use too much sugar.)\(em
 HRK

Korean

Korean Inn 1329 Gilman 524-7732
 The menu contains a special dinner with a list of every
 specialty...for a relaxed evening, go the upper room, where
 you sit on cushions...\(emOR

Mexican, South American

Mexican Patio 2505D Hearst Ave. (NS) 843-1269
 Good ($2 lunch; $4 dinner)\(emWJS π \(bu π Good, but no
 chicken, try the tostada compuesta. It's the only restaurant
 with a full time announcer.\(emMCU π \(bu π I suppose this isn't
 really authentic Mexican, but its good and fills you up\(emBWC
 π \(bu π Casa de Eva is better.\(emBE

Juan's Place 941 Carleton 845-6904
 OK, but gone downhill recently\(emBWC,PL π \(bu π The
 food tastes like dirt. (But it does have a pool table in the
 bar.)\(emBE

La Villa Hermosa 2455 Telegraph (SS) 548-9088
 Don't.\(emBE π \(bu π Some people like this place\(emmuch
 food for little money.\(emHRK

La Fiesta 2444 Telegraph (SS) 848-2588
 Don Paquin's is better, and only a block away.\(emBE

Don Paquin's 2428 Telegraph (SS) 843-7739
 Thoroughly ok\(emthe student special ($1.60 or so) is
 pleasant any time. And they don't care if you sit all day and
 talk.\(emBE π \(bu π I didn't think that it was as good as Mexican
 Patio\(emBWC π \(bu π Lousy. \(emEMG

Trevino's 1235 San Pablo (LN-2am) 524-3167
 In the same price range as Mexican Patio. Food is prob-
 ably a little better. A nice place for an inexpensive dinner.\(em
 BWC

Casa de Eva 2826 Telegraph (SS) 845-9091
 Good. \(emLAR π \(bu π Good, reasonably priced, but they
 use spices cautiously. Popular and closed Mondays.\(emBE π \(bu
 π Higher priced ($4+) than most other Mexican places in the
 area, but the food is more attractively prepared, and there's a
 wider selection. Usually a brief wait during prime dinner
 hours. The fruit punch is good.\(emBWC

La Pe ~ na Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck (DO) 849-
 2568
 Food ok and very eclectic. The entertainment changes
 often and is always interesting.\(emBE

Mexicali Rose 547 7th St., Oakland (LN-330am)
 451-2450
 Closest to authentic mexican atmosphere to be had in the
 East Bay area. Eat in back room, if possible.\(emCP

Tijuana Joe's 1610 University Ave. 843-6045 \(sq
 2556 Telegraph Ave. 841-7161
 Telegraph is better than University\(emMCU π \(bu π Not
 great\(emBWC


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UC/Berkeley Eats! Mexican, South American \(em Sandwiches -7-


Monterey Restaurant 1308 Gilman 525-1825
 OK, homey\(emMCU

Middle Eastern, Arabic

Marrakesh Express 1839 Euclid Ave. (NS) 848-4370
 Moderate prices. Falafel etc standard. Try it for lunch.
 \(emRJF π \(bu π Good food, the staff is pleasant. I like the shish
 kebab sandwich (it comes on pita). You should order a Greek
 salad and mebbe some Retsina.\(emBE π \(bu π Good falafel and
 hummos.\(emMCU,BWC π \(bu π Blah falafel. \(emEMG

Phoenecian 2441 Dwight Way (SS) 843-5788
 Good falafel. They offer a wider dinner menu than Mar-
 rakesh ($3+).\(emBWC

Places for Pizza

 (No delivery, except where noted.)

Kip's (SS,LN\(emsee American Short)

Pizza Haven 2440 Bancroft Way (SS,LN) 843-8476
 Used to be good, but no more. \(emEMG

Arinell Pizza 2109 Shattuck (DT,TO) 841-4035 \(sq
 2513 Dwight Way (SS,TO) 841-7171
 Truly excellent pizza. No seating\(emWJS π \(bu π They have
 Sicilian and Neopolitan style pizza. The Sicilian with cheese
 only was delectably crusty, but oddly lacked real taste.\(emBWC

Carolina (SS,TO)
 Like Arinell's.\(emBWC π \(bu π But not as good. \(emEMG

Salerno (DT-see Italian)
 Pizza very good\(emPL π \(bu π Pizza okay\(emBWC, BE

Pirro's (DT-see Italian)
 Pizza greasy, spicy, gooey \(emBWC

Caf \(aa e Romano (see Italian)
 Pizza is about as good as you can get east of the
 Hudson.\(emMCU π \(bu π Good pizza, but on the greasy side.\(em
 BWC

LaVal's (NS-see Italian)
 Pizza is about as good as you can get on Euclid ave.\(em
 MCU π \(bu π Not recommended.\(emBE π \(bu π The pizza at Caffe
 Espresso is (was) better. Too expensive\(emBWC

Caffe Giovanni (LN,DT-see Italian)

Reza's (SS-see American Longer)

Albatross Caf \(aa e 6321 College 655-3766
 Not very good\(emWJS

Pizza Man 2366 San Pablo 849-2884
 (free delivery in Berkeley and Albany)

Leaning Tower of Pizza 1160 University 548-6750
 (Delivery within 3 miles.) π \(bu π Excellent (i.e. best after
 Arinells)\(emWJS

New Sunshine 3891 Piedmont Ave 658-5888
 Delicately flavored sauce makes the difference. \(emCP


Sandwiches

Blimpies 2576 Bancroft Way (SS) 848-4745
 This is a franchise, but you may not have seen others.
 Specializing in long soggy-bread type hero or sub (or blimp, I
 suppose) sandwiches, having several kinds of sauce, onions,
 plus choice of meats, cheeses. If you are hungry for starch.
 Strangely enough, they also serve pastries, espresso, Italian
 soft drinks, and a variety of nice things. Presumably for the
 evening crowd. The sandwiches would probably ruin your
 palate for 2 hours. \(emRJF π \(bu π The sandwiches can't com-
 pare with East Coast subs, but it's the only place near campus
 that attempts to make them ($1.50)\(emBWC π \(bu π Ignore the
 other disparaging remarks\(emthe sandwiches are good and rea-
 sonably priced. Their desserts are made across the bay at Just
 Desserts, a deli that sells only that. Try the carrot cake (or the
 baklava, or their black bottom cupcakes, or the banana
 bread, or the frozen yogurt ......)\(emBE π \(bu π What BWC
 doesn't know is that it is an East Coast franchise. Blimps,
 even in the East, are rather unique.\(emMCU π \(bu π Now wait a
 minute Mike, I have been in Blimpies in the East.\(emBWC

Caffe Espresso (NS-see Coffee Houses, Caf \(aa es)

Stuffed Inn 1829 Euclid Ave. (NS) 849-0378
 Great soup and sandwiches ($3)\(emWJS π \(bu π Better
 than average sandwiches at higher than average prices
 ($1.50-2)\(emBWC π \(bu π Always has two flavors of vegetarian
 soup, and usually has a line.\(emBE π \(bu π Avocado freaks must
 try a Big Ned.\(emMCU

The Deli Downstairs at the Student Union (OC,LO)
 Wide choice of top quality cold cuts, breads. Salads,
 some interesting desserts. Seat yourself outside for a view of
 summertime activities on the campus. Noon time concerts may
 interfere with conversation, in which case you can sit inside.
 Moderate prices. Lunch only. \(emRJF π \(bu π Go to the Golden
 Bear instead.\(emBE

The Swallow 2625 Durant Way (SS) 841-2409
 In the University Art Museum, run by a cooperative. The
 soup and other cooked dishes are very good ($1-3). Crowded
 at lunchtime.\(emBWC π \(bu π Dr. Brown's celery tonic, quiche,
 desserts like carrot cake, set the tone. Excellent example of
 the genre. \(emRJF π \(bu π Good, but the museum upstairs is
 usually more interesting. Across the hall from the Pacific Film
 Archive\(emlargest film collection on the West coast and
 different showings nightly. Go to Equinox down the street if
 you can.\(emBE

Jerry's Sandwich Shop 2507 Hearst Ave. (LO,NS)
 841-6535
 Stuff your lunchtime face with a cheap microwaved hero.
 Ask for French bread. Reminiscent of Boston Sandwich Shop
 on Mass Ave and Vassar. Comparable ambiance, if you can
 believe it, so eat outside.\(emRJF π \(bu π Cheaper than the
 Stuffed Inn, not really as good.\(emBE

Egg Shop and Apple Press (NS,DT-see Caf \(aa es)
 A good salami sandwich (Dry Italian, Swiss cheese.
 Also moderately priced omelets and apple-juice (surprised?).
 Remind them not to overcook your omelet if you like it that
 way. Free if you can prove it's your birthday. Lunch and
 dinner ($1.75) \(emRJF

LaVals (NS-see Italian)


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Sandwich Indulgence 2177 Shattuck (DT) 848-4118
 Identical to the Stuffed Inn

The Equinox 2900 Bancroft (SS)
 (Hides in the YWCA building.) Pleasant and interesting
 food, nice glassed-in deck.\(emBE π \(bu π Can eat veggie.
 \(emEMG

Sunshines Inn 2519 Durant Ave. (SS) 845-9742
 Sandwiches are pretty good\(emBWC

Soup Kitchen 2498 Telegraph (SS,BR-8:30) 548-
 8885
 Very good for breakfast, stay away from the avocado
 spread for lunch\(emMCU π \(bu π Usually good soup, and you
 can eat vegetarian. However, you also could get panhandled
 at table. Order their BLT only if you're very hungry. Very.\(em
 BE π \(bu π A bowl of soup and a buttered slab of "homemade"
 whole wheat bread for less than a dollar. Cheap small lunch.
 \(emBWC

Seafood

Spenger's Fish Grotto 1919 4th St. (LN-1am,CS-
 University) 845-7771
 Huge but good prices for generally excellent seafood in
 large quantities. Some pseudo-marine decor, but go for the
 shrimp scatter. Go in a group so you can avoid the wait.
 Waiters will sing happy birthday to you at the drop of a hat
 (birthday hat?) \(emRJF π \(bu π Dinner reservations for parties
 of 6 or more only. Otherwise prepare for a 1.5+ hour wait in
 the bar or Brennan's down the street, if you come during
 prime time (5-8pm). Inexpensive ($3-5) but better than
 okay.\(emBWC π \(bu π Avoid this dump at all costs. In 4 years I
 have never had a decent meal here. Go to Brennan's instead
 (their food isn't all that great, either, but they've got a superb
 bar).\(emBE

Scoma's 5901 Frontage Rd., Emeryville 547-2829
 Good view of the bay...