Elmwood
College Avenue is the main street for this lively neighborhood, and offers many different kinds of shops and services. Enjoy an exotic Middle Eastern lunch or dinner at La Mediterranee, or treat yourself to some heart Lobster risotto at the Trattoria Siciliano.If you like falafel, try the Holy Land, they serve one of the best falafels in the Bay Area. For any ice cream fan, a stop at the eclectic ICI is quite an experience. Try Jeremy’s if you are looking for a signature piece of clothing. Looking for authentic American Indian jewelry? Try Bill’s Trading Post. When my girls were small, we always spent a few moments admiring the exotic birds @ Your Basic Bird. And a trip to College Avenue is not the same without a stop at Sweet Dreams, a wonderful toy and candy store.
When we think of the Elmwood neighborhood, we picture two story brown shingled houses framed by bouquets of wisteria. We also see two story grand traditionals with lovely leaded glass, and lovely wide front porches. Elmwood is also home to some of those loveliest duplexes we have ever seen.
