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Berkeley’s 1923 fire, 100 years later | At 28, he died on Berkeley’s streets | House with famed communal hot tub up for sale

Comal

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What’s new, what’s hot, what’s happening, IX

Avatar photo by Berkeleyside staff Feb. 08, 2013, 2:00 p.m.October 4, 2022

Bites is Nosh’s round-up of restaurant and bar news in the East Bay. Got a tip or a scoop? Send it our way at nosh@berkeleyside.com.

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The most important stories in Berkeley in 2012

Avatar photo by Frances Dinkelspiel Dec. 28, 2012, 9:00 a.m.October 4, 2022

Spring storms over Berkeley. Photo: Joe Parks Berkeley in 2012 was filled with drama — a contested election, a failed nomination for a new school superintendent, a few missteps by the Chief of Police, and major changes at the University of California, among other events. Here’s a recap of the issues that had the deepest […]

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New Roman-style pizzeria to open in Berkeley

Avatar photo by Tracey Taylor Nov. 16, 2012, 4:00 p.m.October 4, 2022

A hotel development group has chosen downtown Berkeley to launch its first restaurant, a high-end Roman-style pizzeria called A90.

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Nosh Talk: Comal Chef Matt Gandin

Avatar photo by Nosh staff Nov. 14, 2012, 2:52 p.m.October 4, 2022

Sinto Gourmet’s Kimchi — Korean style pickles, nappa cabbage, cucumbers, turnips — is Comal Chef Matt Gandin’s refrigerator standby. He’s also happy to share his views on why sous vide cooking and tweezers have no place in the kitchen.

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6 Berkeley restaurants snag Michelin Bib Gourmands

Avatar photo by Tracey Taylor Oct. 18, 2012, 3:15 p.m.October 4, 2022

Six Berkeley dining spots were named Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurants this year and two are missing from last year’s list of seven “good value” eateries.

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Chew on this: John Birdsall on Berkeley’s food scene

Avatar photo by Sarah Henry Oct. 10, 2012, 12:00 p.m.October 4, 2022

Food writer John Birdsall moderates the panel Chew on This as part of the Litquake Literary Festival’s Berkeley Ramble.

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Shop Talk: The ins and outs of Berkeley businesses

Avatar photo by Lance Knobel Oct. 03, 2012, 10:00 a.m.October 4, 2022

RUSTIC ON SHATTUCK  The lamented closure of nightclub Shattuck Down Low will be assuaged for some by the word that a new, stylish casual restaurant will be opening on the site, perhaps as early as January. Lisa Holt and David Shapiro of Rustic Restaurants LLC have a strong pedigree, having developed and launched the Milliken […]

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Bauer on Comal: A restaurant I would have opened

Avatar photo by Tracey Taylor July 16, 2012, 3:00 p.m.October 4, 2022

If the Chronicle’s Michael Bauer had ever opened a restaurant, Comal would be “exactly like it”. Photo: Tracey Taylor If the Chronicle’s Michael Bauer had ever opened a restaurant, Comal would be “exactly like it”. Photo: Tracey Taylor For Michael Bauer, the Chronicle’s restaurant critic, Comal, which opened in downtown Berkeley in early May, has […]

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Review: Comal, fresh flavors, a dizzying choice of tequilas

by Guest contributor May 11, 2012, 2:30 p.m.October 4, 2022

Comal, which opened on May 4 in downtown Berkeley, has already created a buzz in the city. Photo: Tracey Taylor Comal 2020 Shattuck Avenue, between University and Addison Berkeley CA, 94704 510-926-6300 Comal Berkeley Open for dinner daily This place has been buzzing since day one, and it looks like it will be a new […]

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Comal: New restaurant takes a bet on downtown Berkeley

Avatar photo by Tracey Taylor April 30, 2012, 1:15 p.m.October 4, 2022

Berkeley architects Abueg Morris designed Comal to be "textural and warm, and not afraid to show the patina of age". Photo: Tracey Taylor On Friday, John Paluska will throw open the heavy steel doors to his ambitious new restaurant, Comal, which he hopes will become a magnet for local residents and a cultural incubator. “I […]

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Shop Talk: The ins and outs of Berkeley businesses

Avatar photo by Tracey Taylor April 24, 2012, 2:30 p.m.October 4, 2022

Comal restaurant at 2020 Shattuck: slated to open on May 2 very soon VIVA MEXICO It’s countdown time to the opening of a “big” new restaurant in downtown Berkeley. Comal, a Oaxaca-inspired Mexican eatery which will seat around 160 customers both inside and at an outdoor patio area, is slated to open its doors on […]

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