Gourmet Ghetto
This neighborhood is one of our most requested neighborhoods because it provides a very European lifestyle. In the span of a few blocks you can buy exquisite French style pastries at Masse’s, fresh baked bread and pizza at the Cheeseboard, Spanish and North African style tapas at Taste, authentic Jewish deli specialties at Saul’s Cafe, and indulge yourself at our local Andronico’s gourmet grocery store. There are several cafes, each offering great coffee. (Many people don’t know that a Berkeley Icon named Peet was responsible for mentoring those boys who started Starbucks) This “ living in the street” lifestyle appeals to many clients who prefer walking to driving. Our local Metro, BART, is also very close to this dynamic neighborhood.
One of the things we appreciate the most about the gourmet ghetto is the opportunity to people watch. Someone once told us that the mantra of the gourmet ghetto should be “Come for the food, stay for the show!”
