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| Ajanta | 1888 Solano Avenue, Berkeley | $$$ | It aptly calls itself 'distinctive Indian cuisine'. Excellent Indian/Pakistani/Vegetarian selection. | http://www.ajantaberkeley.com |
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| Angela's | 2301 Central Avenue, Alameda | $$$ | Solid fare in a social environment. Great place to eat before seeing a movie down the street. | http://www.angelasbistroandbar.com |
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| Chez Panisse | 1517 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley | $$$$ | The praises for this restaurant are endless and almost all of them are true. Go upstairs for less formal dining or downstairs for a priced-fixed menu. Alice Waters sets the bar very high with her respect for the ingredients in her dishes. Local, fresh, sustainable food that is never muscled by the chef's hand. Andrew and David's annual anniversary lunch destination. | http://www.chezpanisse.com |
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| Flora | 1900 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland | $$$ | This is an hip neighborhood spot with a well designed cocktail list. The food is good - great fries and the salted caramel pudding is dangerous...be forewarned. Better for lunch. | http://www.floraoakland.com |
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| O Chame | 1830 4th Street, Berkeley | $$$ | Japanese, California and sushi and oh-so-fine. The Slanted Door of the East Bay. | http://www.themenupage.com |
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| Pappo | 2320 Central Avenue, Alameda | $$$ | Yes, folks, Alameda is on the map for great cooking. This sweet and stylish restaurant is a terrific date-night spot before crossing the street to enjoy a movie at the gorgeously restored Alameda Theatre. | http://www.papporestaurant.com |
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| Pizzaiolo | 5008 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland | $$$ | We love this place early in the morning or on a warm evening, out on the patio. | http://www.pizzaiolooakland.com |
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| Sidebar | 542 Grand Avenue, Oakland | $$$ | Cozy, neighborhood bar-feeling with fresh, seasonal plates that won't break the bank. | http://www.sidebar-oakland.com |
