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In contrast to Berkeley\u2019s burgeoning, slightly chaotic Telegraph and downtown areas, North Berkeley is deliciously dotted with food joints and specialty markets. These bourgeois blocks, also known as the \u201cGourmet Ghetto\u201d have become a foodie\u2019s fantasy, largely thanks to Alice Waters\u2019s (the momma of California cuisine and queen of sustainable, responsible, local ingredients) Chez Panisse.<\/p>\n

And so, from one foodie to another, here are a few of the highlights.
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Note:<\/strong> As it is impossible to eat your way through the Gourmet Ghetto in one day, most of these places offer great take home goodies. Or you can make regular use of that short BART ride (we won\u2019t judge).
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1.<\/strong> Get your nibble on at an original East Bay Collective, The Cheese Board<\/a><\/strong>, which specializes in freshly baked breads and sells over 400 kinds of cheese. (1504\/1512 Shattuck Avenue, cheeseboardcollective.coop<\/a>)<\/p>\n

2.<\/strong> See for yourself what all of the fuss is about at Chez Panisse<\/a><\/strong>, the Alice Waters beacon of the local food movement. (1517 Shattuck Avenue, chezpanisse.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n

3.<\/strong> Go casual at Saul\u2019s<\/a><\/strong>, an original Jewish-style deli with plenty of marble rye, fresh pickles, and rare deli classics. (1475 Shattuck Avenue, saulsdeli.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n

4.<\/strong> Get your sweet on at Masse\u2019s<\/a><\/strong>, the<\/em> place for pastries. This European-style patisserie will satisfy all confection cravings with \u201cstyle and taste.\u201d (1469 Shattuck Avenue, massespastries.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n

5.<\/strong> Have a vine time at Vintage Berkeley Wine<\/a><\/strong>. A free daily tasting (4 p.m. until 7 p.m.) and limited production wines from around the world for under $25? Say no more. (2113 Vine Street, vintageberkeley.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Directions<\/strong>
\nTake BART<\/a> to either Downtown Berkeley, or North Berkeley stations.<\/p>\n

Photo: t-bet<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In contrast to Berkeley\u2019s burgeoning, slightly chaotic Telegraph and downtown areas, North Berkeley is deliciously dotted with food joints and specialty markets. These bourgeois blocks, also known as the \u201cGourmet Ghetto\u201d have become a foodie\u2019s fantasy, largely thanks to Alice Waters\u2019s (the momma of California cuisine and queen of sustainable, responsible, local ingredients) Chez Panisse. 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