You’re likely to feel mellow after knocking back kava in a coconut shell at MeloMelo Kava Bar, a trippy, tranquil booze-free spot that has developed a cult-like following in its first year.
MeloMelo Kava Bar
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Camel milk and kava: 2 new Berkeley spots mix it up
Two new Berkeley cafés have found something new to offer. Mission: Heirloom serves coffee with camel’s milk or butter, while MeloMelo makes drinks with kava.
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Shop Talk: The ins and outs of Berkeley businesses
CLOSED: BIRYANI HOUSE A few bereaved Berkeleyside readers have asked what happened to the popular Indian restaurant at 2011 Shattuck Ave. While some hoped Biryani House was just temporarily closed for renovations, the bad news is that it is gone for good, according to Shifra Benedictis-Kessner, the marketing manager at the Downtown Berkeley Association. The property was sold last year to a new owner, […]
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Alcohol-free bar set for Berkeley (say what?)
While an “alcohol-alternative” bar is coming to Berkeley, a straight-up speakeasy has opened in Alameda.