Rivoli Restaurant, Berkeley

Rivoli is not your typical Italian restaurant, nor a trattoria. It is more of a Cal-Italian bistro, where fresh California produce find their way in newly inspired Italian dishes. However, Italian was the main language in the dining room when we were there, as another large table commented dinner in our native language, and we [...]

The Grocery List Ferry Building Special Edition- Part 6: Everything Else

In San Francisco, the Ferry Building has become THE place for fancy food shopping in a matter of months. Premium local artisanal brands (like ACME and Scharffen Berger Chocolate) are side to side with one-of-a-kind specialty food stores, creating an interesting “food vibe.” You can hunt for your perfect Italian dinner there- and here’s a [...]

The Grocery List Ferry Building Special Edition- Part 5: Village Market

In San Francisco, the Ferry Building has become THE place for fancy food shopping in a matter of months. Premium local artisanal brands (like ACME and Scharffen Berger Chocolate) are side to side with one-of-a-kind specialty food stores, creating an interesting “food vibe.” You can hunt for your perfect Italian dinner there- and here’s a [...]

The Grocery List Ferry Building Special Edition- Part 4: Mastrelli’s

In San Francisco, the Ferry Building has become THE place for fancy food shopping in a matter of months. Premium local artisanal brands (like ACME and Scharffen Berger Chocolate) are side to side with one-of-a-kind specialty food stores, creating an interesting “food vibe.” You can hunt for your perfect Italian dinner there- and here’s a [...]

The Grocery List Ferry Building Special Edition- Part 3: Cowgirl Creamery

In San Francisco, the Ferry Building has become THE place for fancy food shopping in a matter of months. Premium local artisanal brands (like ACME and Scharffen Berger Chocolate) are side to side with one-of-a-kind specialty food stores, creating an interesting “food vibe.” You can hunt for your perfect Italian dinner there- and here’s a [...]