Location

Address: Center Street between MLK Jr Way and Milvia, Berkeley, CA 94704

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Gourmet Ghetto Self-Guided Walking Tour

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The Gourmet Ghetto on Shattuck Avenue between Vine and Cedar is one of the most concentrated food heritage blocks in America. A self-guided walk covers: Chez Panisse (1971, the origin of California cuisine), the Cheese Board Collective (founded 1967, worker-owned since 1971), Acme Bread (1983, Bay Area sourdough), Peet's Coffee (1966, the origin of specialty coffee in America) and a dozen other landmark producers within a five-minute walk. Visit Berkeley maintains a printed guide available at the visitors center.

Starting point: Chez Panisse, 1517 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709 Book →

Edible Excursions North Berkeley Food Tour

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Edible Excursions runs a guided North Berkeley food tour departing from in front of Chez Panisse on Shattuck Avenue. The three-hour walk covers the Gourmet Ghetto corridor with tastings at landmark food producers. Thursday and Saturday departures at 11am. A knowledgeable local guide with deep East Bay food expertise leads the route.

1517 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709 Book →

Berkeley Bowl Produce Floor Exploration

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Berkeley Bowl stocks over 700 produce varieties including dozens of heirloom tomato types in summer, 20 apple cultivars in autumn and rare citrus year-round.

2020 Oregon St, Berkeley, CA 94703 Book →

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