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Shop Talk: The ins and outs of Berkeley businesses

Discount designer store Thread Lounge has opened as a pop-up on Shattuck Ave. in downtown Berkeley. Photo: Tracey Taylor THREAD LOUNGE Opening today in downtown Berkeley: Thread Lounge, an upscale fashion store offering discounted designer clothing for women, men, and children, as well as limited home furnishings. Owner Colleen Schmidt, a former buyer for Ralph Lauren and Donna Karan […]

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Shop Talk: The ins and outs of Berkeley businesses

DOUBLE SHOT Fertile Grounds Café at 1796 Shattuck Ave, is adding a mezzanine with more tables which will double its seating capacity. The café has been open on and off during construction. Fertile Grounds opened in March 2002, shortly after owner Ayman Morrar graduated from UC Berkeley. Ayman’s goal is to have an intimate, cozy café, with an emphasis on quality […]