Naomi had an appointment in Berkeley. Luckily there was a break in the atmospheric river of rain storms that we have been experiencing. I went along for the opportunity of a bit of exploring, photography & coffee at Peet’s. The blog on subways will have to wait.
Berkeley, CA.
"Mixed Emotions" Carolyn Tillie at acci Cooperative Gallery.
"Mixed Emotions" Carolyn Tillie at acci Cooperative Gallery.
In Dec., we heard Tillie give a Culinary Historians of New York sponsored Zoom presentation “How Innovations in British Silversmithing Shaped Our Dining Tables.” She had so many unusual silver serving pieces to show & discuss. It was fascinating.
"Mixed Emotions" Carolyn Tillie at acci Cooperative Gallery.
This way of displaying her silverware was not mentioned in the December presentation.
"Mixed Emotions" Carolyn Tillie at acci Cooperative Gallery.
"Mixed Emotions" Carolyn Tillie at acci Cooperative Gallery.
acci Cooperative Gallery.
Irene Storch - Jewelry-making.
The bracelet she’s holding is for Naomi.
"Equally inspired by the designs & materials of modern technology as those of nature &…
acci Cooperative Gallery.
…ancient crafts (like weaving & wire wrapping) her jewelry symbolizes the interaction between the two."
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Cupcakin' Bake Shop.
Cupcakin' Bake Shop.
Agrodolce Osteria.
Agrodolce Osteria.
SHATTUCK CONVENIENCE.
Berkeley's answer to a NYC bodega?
“Cozy & colorful restaurant offering traditional Vietnamese noodle dishes plus Chinese & Thai plates.”
“It is now politically incorrect to use the word ‘Oriental,’” But, is it racist?
Debatable; certainly not used to describe people, but an adjective for food (or rugs)?
Via del Corso - restaurant. We’ve had some delicious meals here before Berkeley Rep performances.
So much construction. As a local woman I spoke to said while I was taking this photo, “But still not enough housing.”
Reminiscent of Manhattan, NY.
Sweetgreen. In this location since 2015. -For over 60 years the building was family owned OSCAR'S; known primarily for burgers & fries.
Sweetgreen.
This must be in Berkeley, a decorated electrical box about a man who "developed the theory of multiple intelligences."
We must have walked by Triple Rock Brewery many times but I never poked my head inside.
The roof deck was open, but without getting up on a bench to look out, no view. Even then, only a view of roof tops & building mechanicals.
Triple Rock Brewery.
If you dare, there’s always beer to quench the heat or the fire extinguisher conveniently located down to the right.
Triple Rock Brewery.
A recent innovation & new to me, a crowler. I first encountered it in Fresno but didn’t know the name until a friend just clued me in.
“Essentially, a Crowler is a giant, 32 oz. can. These oversized containers can be filled on any ordinary tap line, but the catch is that you have to have a Crowler sealing machine to cap it.”
“Crowlers can keep your beer at its original quality for up to a month with proper storage.”
Triple Rock Brewery.
“Bottoms Up!” or are we having fun yet? Take a close look at the posters. I once biked to visit the Lorelei statue near the Mosel River in Germany.
Triple Rock Brewery.
I liked their collection of beer ephemera.
I was trying to figure out what this was; “Ti-Bear, a cute boba shop.” It was one of several boba shops that I passed on my walk.
The “Dirty Fresh” looked particularly intriguing. I didn’t indulge.
George Morgan Building.
Albert Dodge Coplin (1904).
“This is one of a few remaining early 20th-century Colonial Revival wooden commercial buildings in Downtown Berkeley & the one surviving commercial work of Oakland architect A. Dodge Coplin in the district.”
Now walking down Walnut Street towards Vine Street.
I was taken by the number of gas meters. i assume lots of students living in this apartment building.
Going somewhere?
Note the ladder for the fire escape. I guess one moves it over. Aah to be young.
And with this one, I guess you have to somehow release that block of cement to make the ladder descend.
More housing. See next slide.
Across the street, The Oxford Tract. “The space is managed by the College of Natural Resources…
…and is made up of greenhouses, a growth chamber, lath house, and field space for plant science research…
…at University of California, Berkeley.”
Naomi, when she went to Cal & lived in Berkeley, didn’t know that all this existed,
He was singing a Broadway tune as he climbed the stairs to his door.
Christ Church.
Once again, Berkeley. Note the titles. I don’t see those in my neighborhood “Little Free Libraries.”
Impromptu seminar with a professor?
Peet's Coffee. At Vine & Walnut Streets since 1966.
"This poster was created by noted Berkeley poster artist David Lance Goines in 1976 to honor Alfred Peet & his coffee store on Vine Street. Unfortunately, Mr. Peet did not like the poster because he felt that the image of a brewing device did not adequately represent his business as a purveyor of freshly roasted, top quality coffee beans. So he insisted that the artist destroy the printing plates & all copies of the poster.
This was distressing to David who had made the poster without commission and only as a tribute to Peet's, but he complied with Mr. Peet's wishes.
For whatever reason, Mr. Peet did not destroy his copies of the poster & they were left to his daughter upon his death.
She has kindly donated this one to us.
It is worth noting that David Lance Goines was extremely gracious throughout the disagreement with Mr. Peet& continues to be so to this day. He is presently working on a poster for Peet's Coffee and Tea & we fully expect to be very pleased with it."
David Goines passed away on February 19, 2023.
Peet's Coffee. At Vine & Walnut Streets since 1966.
Poster by Michael Schwab a local Marin guy & a friend.
That backroom has displays of Peet’s Coffee memorabilia.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
And, across the street…
Chex Panisse, Berkeley.
David Goines made what became a very famous poster for Alice Waters. In fact, at one time they were an item.
This cute family was having fun working the digital parking meter.
A dance studio.
The art displayed here is ever changing.
You can get stuck behind a customer here who has to read the entire menu before deciding on their order.
Zut! On Fourth Street in Berkeley.
This is one of the rare times, during COVID, that we’ve eaten inside a restaurant. It was not crowded & our table was in a nicely ventilated location. The food was great.
I’ll leave you with a photo of Fourth Street in downtown San Rafael.