With her whimsical illustrations of beloved Berkeley landmarks, artist Cara Goldstein seeks to honor the significance of the city's architecture and remind Berkeleyans that each building has a story and a historical relevance. Berkeley house by Cara Goldstein. Courtesy of C. Goldstein If you've recently passed through Pegasus Books Downtown, Payn's Stationery on Solano Avenue, or Mrs. Dalloway's, ImaginKnit, or Berkeley Organic Market, all in the Elmwood, you'll probably recognize Goldstein's art through the prominently displayed postcards, greeting cards and stickers illustrating these storefronts,
It's something of a family reunion for more than 25 La Cocina alumni, including some of the city's most celebrated chefs and business owners, including James Beard nominees and Bon Appetit "Best New Restaurant" honorees. Alicia Villanueva of Alicia's Tamales Los Mayas and her daughter Grecia at the 2019 La Cocina festival(Erin Ng) Attending the festival is quite possibly the single best opportunity to literally taste the Bay Area's diverse culinary offerings in a single weekend.
Get ready for a fun day at The Scrappy Collective on Saturday, September 27, from 10am to 3:30pm! Explore creations from 10-15 women-owned businesses offering everything from tasty bites and drinks to art, nail care, plants, jewelry, and more. Grab brunch or lunch nearby at Breakfast Little or Boogaloos, then wander through this lively local market to discover unique goodies.