Bette's Oceanview Diner is a Berkeley institution, family-owned and -run since 1982. Most famous for their pancakes - be they buttermilk, cottage cheese, pumpkin or gingerbread - they're a California-style diner with emphasis on fresh, local ingredients and homemade fare.

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In 1984, Ann Lee Harris opened what has become San Francisco's classic American steakhouse. Her vision was to create an atmosphere of traditional elegance and charm for San Franciscans and visitors alike to experience a time gone by. Renovating what was once Grison's Steakhouse at 2100 Van ness at the corner of Pacific Avenue, she created a lush atmosphere with dark wood, high ceilings with brass chandeliers and large leather booths.

Chef/Owner, Michael Buhagiar has been with Harris' since the beginning in 1984. He is focused on maintaining the Harris' legacy by continuing to use only the finest corn fed Midwestern Angus beef available. Their beef is primarily from Kansas and Nebraska and aged on premise for three weeks. Chef Mike's attention to detail and his knowledge of fine dining is evident in everything he does.

Harris' Restaurant has become a household name in the Bay Area. Their commitment to the classic traditions of an elegant atmosphere, exceptional service and extraordinary cuisine has made them The San Francisco Steakhouse.

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Sons of Liberty Alehouse (SOLA) is an upscale, stylishly casual tavern in the heart of downtown San Leandro. The restaurant features a satisfying menu of seasonal dishes with a unique selection of craft beers, artisan cocktails & distinctive wines.

We can't wait for you to grab a seat at one of their communal bar tables, enjoy a bite on their sunny patio, or make an evening of it in their casual, yet classically styled dining room.

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Tacubaya is a taqueria in the 4th Street shopping district of Berkeley. It is named after the neighborhood in Mexico City where famed architect Luis Barragan lived. Much like Barragan's modern architecture, which in its purity and simplicity was respectful of tradition, they wanted to create a taqueria that paid respect to traditional dishes such as: sopa de tortilla, tacos al pastor, and tamales con verduras. Tacubaya has allowed them to recreate the beloved dishes usually found in Mexico at street vendor stands and in home kitchens and family taquerias.

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The Cheesecake Factory story begins in Detroit, Michigan in the 1940's. Evelyn Overton found a recipe in the local newspaper that would inspire her "Original" Cheesecake. Everyone loved her recipe so much that she decided to open a small Cheesecake shop, but she eventually gave up her dream of owning her own business in order to raise her two small children, David and Renee. She moved her baking equipment to a kitchen in her basement and continued to supply cakes to several of the best restaurants in town while raising her family. In 1972, with their children grown, Evelyn and her husband Oscar decided to pack up all of their belongings and move to Los Angeles to make one last attempt at owning their own business. With the last of their savings, they opened The Cheesecake Factory Bakery and began selling Evelyn's cheesecakes to restaurants throughout Los Angeles. Through hard work and determination their business grew to a modest size and Evelyn was soon baking more than 20 varieties of cheesecakes and other desserts.

With great foresight and intuition, their son David decided to open a restaurant to showcase his mother's selection of cheesecakes. Somehow he just knew that guests would enjoy a restaurant with an extensive dessert menu. It was 1978 and he opened the first The Cheesecake Factory restaurant in Beverly Hills, CA. The restaurant was an immediate success and today there are more than 200 The Cheesecake Factory restaurants around the world that share the Overton's commitment to quality and spirit of innovation and hard work.

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Now offering a half dozen different varieties of Oakland's famous Forge Pizza! Located in the Lamorinda area in Orinda.

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Joseph L. Paire III, the executive chef has infused the menu with Southern-Cali touches, like his Bay Scallop Succotash with squash, corn and pole beans. Paire, 38, arrived in Berkeley in March after more than 20 years in fine dining kitchens in Atlanta (The Southern Gentleman) and Washington, D.C. (Barcelona Wine Bar & Restaurant), where he was born and raised. Earlier in his career, Paire landed a job at Mulebone, an upscale Southern eatery in D.C., by winning a "Top Chef" style competition judged by the owner and Carla Hall. He won them over with his Sweet Potato Biscuit with Shrimp and Tasso Ham.

A longtime hallmark of California hospitality, Claremont Club & Spa, A Fairmont Hotel proudly unveils Limewood Bar & Restaurant a vibrant, casual gathering place showcasing regionally-sourced cuisine.

Voted 2019's Diner's Choice, Limewood is complemented by a spirited bar offering house-crafted cocktails, a well-balanced wine list that highlights labels true to their varietal and sense of place, and an enviable wines-by-the-glass selection.

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