When Marilyn Rinzler first opened Poulet on Shattuck Avenue, a roast chicken take-out spot was a groundbreaking concept.
North Shattuck
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Crepevine’s Berkeley, Oakland locations fined for violating child labor and overtime laws
The chain’s owners must pay over $550,000 after a Department of Labor investigation found violations at five of Crepevine’s nine restaurants — including those in Berkeley and Oakland.
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Berkeley now has 2 refill shops dedicated to reducing single-use waste
More Berkeley residents will be able to reduce, reuse and recycle with the opening of the city’s second refill shop, on Vine Street.
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Remembering Steve Crumley, veteran Chez Panisse host and all-round lover of life
He made everyone feel special and was much loved in return. His daughter-in-law shares her memories of the “renaissance man” and activist who died on June 15.
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Shop Talk: Siamese Dream and Molly b. won’t close after all; Telegraph vendor suffers stroke
Customers who read about the closing sale on Berkeleyside helped Siamese Dream stay in business. Catch up on this and other Berkeley retail and small business news.
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Shop Talk: Retail vacancy rates remain high; ‘Barbarella’-inspired hair salon has moved
Berkeley’s ground-floor commercial vacancy rates didn’t budge from 2021 to 2022, according to a new city report. Catch up on this and other Berkeley retail and small business news.
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Quilts, corsets and yarn bombs: 8 Berkeley needlecraft shops catering to the crafty
Stores serving sewers, crocheters, dressmakers and other needleworkers form a tightly knit community in Berkeley.
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Shop Talk: Beloved Berkeley pet food store loses dogged battle to internet retailers; Modena Salon is moving
Animal Farm Discount Pet Foods was a mainstay on the corner of San Pablo Avenue and Cedar Street for 35 years. Even the owner’s parrot felt it was time to go.
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Berkeley approves housing plan, with pledge to upzone wealthy neighborhoods
College, Solano and North Shattuck would be zoned for greater density under the eight-year housing plan adopted by the Berkeley City Council.
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Wednesday vote will determine how Berkeley plans for 9,000 new homes
Northern California cities are racing to meet a January deadline to adopt their Housing Elements, which are facing close scrutiny from state regulators.
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Here’s where the next round of ‘smart kiosks’ could go in Berkeley
Supporters say the devices help people navigate popular Berkeley neighborhoods, while critics say bringing ads into public spaces isn’t worth the revenue the city gains.
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Shop Talk: Pamana Plantas, family-run plant shop, opens on Solano; Myth & Scissors is dispelled
At Dom Morales’ plant shop, mom and pop help with the displays — and almost everything else. Catch up on this and other Berkeley retail and small business news.
