‘Three Michaels’ sold out, last chance to snag tickets
As you may have heard, Berkeleyside is organizing what promises to be a hugely entertaining evening on Monday Dec. 10. The “three Michaels of Berkeley” — Michael Chabon, Michael Lewis and Michael...
View ArticleThe ‘Three Michaels of Berkeley’: Supporting, supported
When Berkeley’s three most well-known Michaels take to the stage tonight for the first time, they will be doing so to support an organization that is helping foster a future generation of enthusiastic...
View Article‘3 Michaels’ talk writing, inspiration and Berkeley quirks
In an evening designed to focus on the “Berkeleyishness” of Berkeley, and raise money for a great cause, three of the city’s most renowned Michaels kept hundreds of local residents laughing for the...
View ArticlePodcast: The Three Michaels in conversation
Two weeks ago, 600 Berkeleyside readers were treated to 90 minutes of conversation with The Three Michaels: Michael Chabon, Michael Lewis and Michael Pollan, moderated by Sedge Thomson. As a special...
View ArticleWhat’s new in East Bay food, XX
New coffee shop in the Dimond, Ad Hoc chef pop-ups, hot restaurants, and much more fresh East Bay food news.
View ArticlePollan: We teach kids about sex, why not cooking?
The Berkeley writer talks about his top take-away from learning how to cook, and why he thinks cooking may solve many of our problems.
View ArticleMichael Pollan, Raj Patel head up new edible course
The new Edible Education 101 class is starting up at UC Berkeley. Now to snag one of those free tickets!
View ArticleThe Charlie Cart: A little kitchen for every classroom
Inspired by the cowboy Chuck Wagon, the Charlie Cart Project hopes to teach school kids around the country to cook with a little kitchen on wheels.
View Article5 local cookbooks that will make great holiday gifts
Mention "Berkeleyside Nosh" at Mrs Dalloway's bookstore and you'll receive a 10% discount on any of these books!
View ArticleThe It List: Five things to do in Berkeley this weekend
BERKELEY SPARK FESTIVAL The Berkeley Spark 3.0 Arts and Innovation Festival will bring artisans, innovators and nonprofits to Civic Center Park on Saturday for a community-based, participant-driven...
View ArticleUC Berkeley launches minor in food systems studies
For the first time Cal students interested in studying how the food system works can obtain a minor degree in it.
View ArticleMr. Dewie’s to Albany, Kobani remodel
We've got good news and bad news in this week's Bites: Mr. Dewie's has found a permanent location while University Avenue's Kobani Grill is remodeling. Read on for these details and more.
View ArticleIn new film, Michael Pollan says let’s savor cooking
The new documentary 'Cooked' travels the globe as well as to Berkeley, but at its heart the message is simple: cooking is an essential need and pleasure for a balanced life.
View ArticleNew podcasts released: Masha Gessen, Alice Dreger, more
Looking for something good to listen to when driving, working out, walking the dog, or simply lounging on the couch? Berkeleyside has just released five more podcasts of the conversations that took...
View ArticleIn new book, Michael Pollan explores the underground world of psychedelic drugs
The Berkeley resident, bestselling author and Cal professor talks about his highly praised new work exploring mental health through the underground world of psychedelic drugs.
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