Returning the space to its original purpose before a failed flirtation with Spanish food, the corner of Laguna & Hayes is once again a bakery and cafe. While Terra is a bit more upscale than Pendragon was, it's still good bread and pastry, and very affordable for the neighborhood. Haven't tried the cafe food there yet; will write a full review when I do.
Last week was Berkeley's annual Chalk and Chocolate festival, which is held in Gourmet Gulch (Shattuck Ave. from University to Solano, where Chez Panisse is). The idea of the festival is to support both chalk sidewalk art and chocolate at local merchants.
A couple of weeks ago the Earth Island Market opened in the Metreon mall near Moscone Center. General assessment: a good idea and good vendors hopelessly handicapped by underbudgeting and a lack of follow-through by Westfield. Still we enjoyed the various vendors and bought a lot of stuff, so read more below.
