People’s Park – Berkeley’s iconic gathering spot, founded in the 1960s – sits on valuable real estate in the heart of the university town. Plans to develop on the site raise questions about public space and what’s best for a community.
If not for the 50% sale stickers around the shop, you would hardly notice that Annapurna is awaiting eviction from its storied Telegraph Avenue location.
Berkeley’s dining and shopping options are far from limited with a range of restaurants and businesses that cover just about everything. One thing you won’t find much of: chains.