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The Local Butcher Shop

Wineshop Vintage Berkeley manager Dan Polsby holding a bottle of Vecchia Modena. Photo: Pete Rosos
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As Berkeley finds comfort in pizza, wine and meat, these 3 businesses are thriving during lockdown

Avatar photo by Amalya Dubrovsky April 29, 2020, 1:30 p.m.August 4, 2022

While most food businesses are struggling to survive, Emilia’s Pizzeria, The Local Butcher Shop and Vintage Berkeley are busier than ever.

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Meet Ayako Iino of Yumé Boshi, Berkeley’s award-winning maker of Japanese condiments

by Kristina Sepetys March 07, 2018, 2:00 p.m.August 4, 2022

Iino’s small-batch Japanese preserves company won two Good Food Awards this year.

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Opinion: Is a better ‘brand’ of violence what animals deserve?

by Matt Johnson Aug. 02, 2017, 9:00 a.m.October 4, 2022

Even ‘humanely” butchering animals is killing them. Pointing this out through dramatic protests is a crucial step toward creating a city free of violence toward animals.

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Local Butcher Shop hangs animal-rights sign under duress to stop protests

Avatar photo by Natalie Orenstein Aug. 02, 2017, 8:00 a.m.October 4, 2022

The sign, created by Berkeley-based Direct Action Everywhere, denounces the killing of animals.

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Watch: Local butchers prepare an order for Chez Panisse

by Melati Citrawireja May 15, 2017, 12:00 p.m.October 4, 2022

In a new short-video series, Handmade East Bay, Melati Citrawireja documents the team at The Local Butcher Shop in Berkeley preparing an order for Alice Waters’ restaurant.

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Six East Bay food companies win 2017 Good Food Awards

by Kate Williams Jan. 23, 2017, 11:00 a.m.August 4, 2022

Local food businesses took home awards in the charcuterie, cider, coffee and preserved fish categories.

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‘Knee-deep in animals’: Women butchers talk shop

by A.K. Carroll May 12, 2016, 3:00 p.m.October 4, 2022

Berkeley’s Local Butcher Shop now counts among its rank three female butchers — co-owner Monica Rocchino, Kelly Taylor and Renee Reed. This is their story.

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Genova Deli, People’s Café, The Wolf, more

by Kate Williams April 29, 2016, 2:00 p.m.October 4, 2022

Genova Delicatessen’s last day in business is April 30, People’s Café has moved across the street and The Wolf will open in the former Bay Wolf space. This news, and more, in today’s Bites.

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4 East Bay food companies up for Work Local Awards

by Kate Williams April 06, 2016, 1:00 p.m.October 4, 2022

Berkeley’s The Local Butcher Shop, Oakland’s Duende and The Town Kitchen, and Albany’s As You Wish Frozen Yogurt have been nominated for Localwise’s first annual award ceremony.

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The It List: Five things to do in Berkeley this weekend

Avatar photo by Berkeleyside staff March 11, 2016, 11:30 a.m.October 4, 2022

Mark Morris Dance Group: in residence at Cal Performances this weekend. Photo: Cal Performances MARK MORRIS MAKES MAGIC Berkeley is blessed to have the Mark Morris Dance Group perform annually at Zellerbach Hall as part of Cal Performances. The group is in residence this weekend and will be performing what the New York Times says “is his […]

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Antoinette, Temescal Brewing, Belotti, more

by Kate Williams Feb. 12, 2016, 10:00 a.m.October 4, 2022

Learn about The New Normal’s name change to Temescal Brewing, and get updates on Kobani, Belotti Ristorante, Hawker Fare, and much more in this week’s Bites.

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Ajanta changing hands, tacos to Telegraph

by Kate Williams Sept. 04, 2015, 3:00 p.m.October 4, 2022

Lachu Moorjani has sold long-running Solano Avenue Indian restaurant Ajanta, The Lodge on Piedmont opens, Grange Hall closes, and much more East Bay food news in this week’s Bites.

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