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Storm safety tips, undergrounding | BUSD studying reparations, Berkeley High + Cal's relationship since 1800s | Historic Asian American bookshop closing

John Paluska

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The Advocate names new chef as Griffiths departs

Avatar photo by Tracey Taylor Feb. 25, 2016, 9:00 a.m.October 4, 2022

Joseph Humphrey, who has earned several Michelin stars in his career to date is taking over from John Griffiths at the 7-month-old restaurant.

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21st Amendment to San Leandro, more

by Kate Williams June 12, 2015, 2:30 p.m.October 4, 2022

There’s plenty of food news in this week’s Bites, including an update on 21st Amendment’s San Leandro brewery (opening soon!) and Elmwood’s The Advocate.

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Elmwood restaurant The Advocate to open in July

Avatar photo by Tracey Taylor June 10, 2015, 10:45 a.m.October 4, 2022

The owners of Comal are planning a welcoming neighborhood spot serving Mediterranean/North African dishes with a Californian twist.

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Comal owners settle suit over Elmwood restaurant

Avatar photo by Tracey Taylor Sept. 15, 2014, 12:10 p.m.October 4, 2022

After several hurdles, including lawsuits, the owners of Berkeley’s Comal have a clear path to opening a second restaurant in the city.

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Suit filed to stop Comal owners’ new restaurant

Avatar photo by Frances Dinkelspiel June 11, 2014, 9:00 a.m.October 4, 2022

A group calling itself the Elmwood Neighborhood Association has filed suit against a restaurant that has been approved by the city.

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Comal owners get OK for new Berkeley restaurant

Avatar photo by Tracey Taylor March 26, 2014, 2:00 p.m.October 4, 2022

A group of neighbors have failed to stop a new restaurant from the owners of Comal opening in Berkeley’s Elmwood neighborhood.

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‘New Comal’ to Elmwood; Gogi Time comes to Telegraph Avenue

Avatar photo by Tracey Taylor Dec. 13, 2013, 2:00 p.m.October 4, 2022

Berkeley greenlights new high-end restaurant for the Elmwood; also new to East Bay: Gogi Time and Tierra Mia Coffee.

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New Elmwood restaurant seeks city approval tonight

Avatar photo by Tracey Taylor Dec. 12, 2013, 11:30 a.m.October 4, 2022

If it’s approved tonight, Berkeley’s Elmwood residents could soon have a new, Comal-stlye restaurant in their neighborhood.

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Planting in the sky: Berkeley’s secret rooftop gardens

Avatar photo by Eden Teller Aug. 14, 2013, 9:15 a.m.October 4, 2022

A field in Tilden? No — it’s the roof of the Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse in downtown Berkeley. Photo: Eden Teller A field in Tilden? No — it’s the roof of the Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse in downtown Berkeley. Photo: Eden Teller There’s a secret green side to Berkeley, one that is not visible from […]

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Comal owners plan new Berkeley restaurant

Avatar photo by Tracey Taylor June 25, 2013, 1:00 p.m.October 4, 2022

The owners of Comal in downtown Berkeley hope to bring the same type of relaxed neighborhood restaurant to the Elmwood neighborhood.

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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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