Cafe Colucci

I still love San Francisco, but I am beginning to love Oakland more. The weather is usually better and the people seem so much more down to earth. Bakesale Betty was closed today, so we wandered further down Telegraph and found Cafe Colucci. We were starving and they had outdoor seating. It was a done deal.

From left to right, we ordered begue alicha fitfit (lamb), doro tibs (chicken), eggplant tibs and a side of teff injera (bread). Delicious! The meat was tender, and flavorful. It was spicy without being overwheling. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone in the area wanting to eat Ethiopian food. Just be ready to eat with your hands.

The Best Tri-Tip in Berkeley

There is an obscenely colorful shack on the corner of University and Walnut Ave. If you have ever wandered down that area you know exactly what I am referring to because it is the only random free standing structure located in the parking lot of Mike's Bike's Cyclery. I have walked passed it a million times, but never stopped to check it out. According to Yelp, Brazil Cafe has over 300 reviews averaging at 4.5 stars. Order #84 with a fresh fruit smoothie (acai or mango). You will be happy you did.


That's the owner Pedro. He is a sweetheart.

Farmers Market Series: Berkeley Farmers Market

Saturdays 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Center Street @ M. L. King, Jr. Way
Featuring live music and non-pushy vendors

Sprouted Bean Mix (Brooks and Daughters)

Sprouted Wheat Berries (Brooks and Daughters)

Brooks and Daughters
Products: sprouts, pesto, hummus, wheat grass juice
Not Certified Organic
Contact: Jim & Corie Brooks
6595 Ellen Ln.
Forestville, CA 95436
(707) 887-8747

Fatted Calf
Products: local and sustainably raised meats
Contact: Toponia Miller and Tayler Boetticher
644 First Street Suite C
Napa, CA 94559
707-256-3684
*Support your local farms and at the very least pick up some beef jerky!

OctoberFeast Bakery
Products: Organic Old World vegan and gluten-free breads
Contact: Dieter Heise
*Try their non-frou-frou, hearty buttery croissants. At only $1.75 it's a steal.

Smit Ranch, Inc.
Products: apples, stone fruit, juice
Some Fruit is Certified Organic
Contact: John & Cleizene Smit
*$1 will get you a cup of hot cider - perfect for those cold morning strolls perusing through the rest of the market. (For and additional $.50, the vendor will top off your cup)