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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

Rick & Ann’s Restaurant

Rick & Ann's owner Ann Lauer stands in front of pantry items sold at the Berkeley restaurant since the pandemic started.
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Berkeley institution Rick & Ann’s is on ‘precarious financial ground,’ but says closing ‘isn’t really an option’

Avatar photo by Amalya Dubrovsky Oct. 06, 2020, 12:17 p.m.August 4, 2022

The 31-year-old restaurant is waging a steadfast and emotional fight to stay open for the sake of longtime employees and loyal customers.

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Best burgers in the East Bay: Nosh readers call it

Avatar photo by Tracey Taylor July 14, 2014, 10:00 a.m.October 4, 2022

The answer to the question ‘where to go for the best burger in the East Bay’ is that we are so darned spoiled for choice!

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Poulet: Serving the Gourmet Ghetto for 33 years

Avatar photo by Sarah Henry Feb. 17, 2012, 11:00 a.m.October 4, 2022

Poulet, an anchor deli in the Gourmet Ghetto for 33 years, has a new chef with fresh ideas.

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Jam maker turns hobby into thriving local business

Avatar photo by Sarah Henry Feb. 18, 2011, 9:21 a.m.October 4, 2022

Dafna Kory at Berkeley’s Local 123 Café. Photo: Sarah Henry. Dafna Kory at Berkeley’s Local 123 Café. Photo: Sarah Henry. Dafna Kory discovered the delights of jalapeňo jam during pre-dinner nibbles at a Thanksgiving gathering. She went out to buy a jar, couldn’t find the mighty spicy condiment anywhere, so she began experimenting with making […]

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Berkeley Bites: Ari Derfel and Eric Fenster

Avatar photo by Sarah Henry March 26, 2010, 8:18 a.m.October 4, 2022

Each Friday in this space food writer Sarah Henry asks a well-known, up-and-coming, or under-the-radar food aficionado about their favorite tastes in town, preferred food purveyors and other local culinary gems worth sharing. Ari Derfel and Eric Fenster, who run the recently opened Gather restaurant, met at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on Eric’s first week […]

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