Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
510-845-8981;
www.hoteldurant.com
;
2600 Durant Ave; r from $209;
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Located a block from campus, this classic 1928 hotel has been cheekily renovated to high-
light the connection to the university. The lobby is adorned with embarrassing yearbook
photos and a ceiling mobile of exam books, and smallish rooms have dictionary-covered
shower curtains and bongs repurposed into bedside lamps.
Eating
Telegraph Ave is packed with cafes, pizza counters and cheap restaurants, and Berkeley's
Little India runs along the University Ave corridor. Many more restaurants can be found
downtown along Shattuck Ave near the BART station. The section of Shattuck Ave north
of University Ave is the 'Gourmet Ghetto,' home to lots of excellent eating establishments.
Downtown & Around Campus
Berkeley Farmers Market
MARKET
Pick up some organic produce or tasty prepared food at the downtown farmers market, op-
erating year-round, and sit down to munch at MLK Park across from city hall.
Au Coquelet Café
CAFE
6am-1:30am
Sun-Thu, to 2am Fri & Sat; )
Open till late, Au Coquelet is a popular stop for postmovie meals or late-night studying.
The front section serves coffee and pastries while the skylit and spacious back room does a
big range of omelets, pastas, sandwiches, burgers and salads.
Ippuku
JAPANESE
510-665-1969;
www.ippukuberkeley.com
; 2130 Center St; small plates
$5-18;
Sun-Thu 5-10pm, to 11pm Fri & Sat)
