Happy Memorial Day!
After waking up ridiculously early to drop a friend off at the airport (read: 5:45 am but I will do anything for the promise of breakfast), the boyfriend and I spent the day exploring Berkeley. I’d only been to Berkeley once before and he had never been at all. Here’s what we discovered.
Angharad
May 31, 2010 at 6:07 pmI wouldn’t mind discovering this either! Those sausages and home fries look perfect. Love discovering new places with people. Great photos!
Angharad
May 31, 2010 at 6:10 pmI wouldn’t mind discovering Berkeley this way either! Those sausages and home fries look perfect. Love discovering new places with people. Great photos!
Angharad
May 31, 2010 at 6:10 pmI wouldn’t mind discovering this either! Those sausages and home fries look perfect. Love discovering new places with people. Great photos!
Angharad
May 31, 2010 at 6:10 pmI wouldn’t mind discovering Berkeley this way either! Those sausages and home fries look perfect. Love discovering new places with people. Great photos!
kellyO
May 31, 2010 at 6:10 pmLooks like a great day and that food….!
Karen
May 31, 2010 at 6:12 pmI’ll say it once again, why does CA have the best food?????? Was that cinnamon bread? My all time favorite, would make a wonderful french toast…
Jenna (Hello, I Love You)
May 31, 2010 at 6:15 pmEvery single thing looks amazing! I must make a little trip to Berkeley next time I am up north! 🙂
Meghan@traveleatlove
May 31, 2010 at 6:15 pmWe always pass by Berkeley. It will definitely be a must visit next time we are in CA!
Meghan@traveleatlove
May 31, 2010 at 6:15 pmWe always pass by Berkeley. It will definitely be a must visit next time we are in CA!
Meghan@traveleatlove
May 31, 2010 at 6:15 pmWe always pass by Berkeley. It will definitely be a must visit next time we are in CA!
Estela @ Weekly Bite
May 31, 2010 at 6:28 pmI love the picture of the two different coffees 🙂 So cute!
Evan Thomas
May 31, 2010 at 6:29 pmThose chocolates look DELICIOUS
Erin
May 31, 2010 at 6:33 pmOh man, you’re making me HUNGRY and it’s bed time. Looks like an absolutely gorgeous, delicious day. 😀
Bethany @ More Fruit Please
May 31, 2010 at 6:34 pmWhat a fun day! I want to go explore Berkeley now (the chocolate may or may not have influenced that urge!)
Jennu
May 31, 2010 at 6:36 pmLooks like a blast!
Charlotte
May 31, 2010 at 6:39 pmAh, you went to Indian Rock!…one of my favorite places in the world. I’m from just outside of Berkeley and whenever I go home I have to make a stop by Indian Rock – it’s especially beautiful after sunset!
adrienmelaine
May 31, 2010 at 6:40 pmI love Berkeley! I’ve only been twice, but can never get enough when I’m there!
jenny
May 31, 2010 at 6:43 pmHey Jenna!
So we ever gonna see a picture of that boyfriend of yours? 😉
just wondering
Sarah (OC2Seattle)
May 31, 2010 at 6:43 pmLooks like a great day (minus the 5:45 am part of course). Don’t you just love exploring new cities?
Daisy
May 31, 2010 at 6:44 pmthanks for showing us Berkeley CA. incredibly gorgeous. I love the pictures of you hiking through the rocks.
Me-Linh @ Sweets and Sweat
May 31, 2010 at 6:45 pmI’m so glad you got to experience my town! I love brunch at La Note and live only a block away from it. If you come back you NEED to check out La Burrita, cheapest dare I say BEST burrito in California?
jenny
May 31, 2010 at 6:47 pmthose chocolates look so rich. I’ve never been to Berkley, but it looks lovely.
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg
May 31, 2010 at 6:52 pmOh my GOSH that looks like the perfect breakfast! Geezums.
Hayley @ Breath of Fire
May 31, 2010 at 6:54 pmI want that lululemon hoodie! love the pink.
Taysa (Water, Butter and Wine)
May 31, 2010 at 6:55 pmI work in Berkeley. I wish I could find it as fun and exciting as this post makes it out to be. 🙂
Taysa (Water, Butter and Wine)
May 31, 2010 at 6:57 pmOn a more positive note, if you’re ever near Oakland again, you should check out Brown Sugar Kitchen. It is one of the few places that could get me to the East Bay on a day off, it’s that good!
http://www.brownsugarkitchen.com/
Melissa Cari @ Miles for Markets
May 31, 2010 at 7:02 pmI love all these photo posts in the blog world recently. Words are overrated. 🙂
nora
May 31, 2010 at 7:21 pmI love Berkeley! Try the Acme bakery the next time
you are in Berkeley. The Botanical Garden is another must see.
Have you gone north of Berkeley to Point Reyes? That is one of the most awesome places I have visited.
Karla
May 31, 2010 at 7:23 pmAww this makes me miss Berkeley!!!
lola
May 31, 2010 at 7:25 pmI love all your photographs!! you are a very talented photographer Jenna 😀
Cynthia (It All Changes)
May 31, 2010 at 7:26 pmExploring fun places with great people is so much fun. Looks like you had a great day 🙂
Lindsay
May 31, 2010 at 7:28 pmYour day looks remarkably similar to mine, except you obviously ate much better (but what else is new?!). I went over to Marin and discovered an awesome beach called Rodeo Cove. You should definitely check it out!
Jil @ Peace, Love & Munchies
May 31, 2010 at 7:29 pmThat breakfast looks absolutely amazing!! Lovin’ the egg cups! 🙂
Kate
May 31, 2010 at 7:30 pmOh that breakfast looked so good. Very nice pictures too ! Why are u hiding the identity of your boyfriend? I was reading your past posts and you never hid it back then so why now?
Aren’t you tierd of saying “the boy” or “the boyfriend” ?
Lindsay
May 31, 2010 at 7:32 pmYour day looks remarkably similar to mine, except you obviously ate much better (but what else is new?!). I went over to Marin and discovered an awesome beach called Rodeo Cove. You should definitely check it out!
Kate
May 31, 2010 at 7:32 pmOh that breakfast looked so good. Very nice pictures too ! Why are u hiding the identity of your boyfriend? I was reading your past posts and you never hid it back then so why now?
Aren’t you tierd of saying “the boy” or “the boyfriend” ?
Heather
June 9, 2010 at 10:06 amIt seems strange that she is hiding it. But I saw a comment that gave it away…. its pretty obvious who it is, not sure why they don’t make it public on the blog. Guess its their decision tho.
Samantha @ Food Edu
May 31, 2010 at 7:36 pmThat breakfast looks phenomenal!!
Nora@LiveLifeEatRight
May 31, 2010 at 7:37 pmI LOOOVVVEEE The Berkeley area. There are so many little vendors on the streets and an amazing crepe place out near the University. I think I have to say for the bizillionth time, I’m very jealous of you! Happy Memorial Day!
Lindsay @ Summit Sandwiches
May 31, 2010 at 7:38 pmYour photos are beautiful. It looks like Berkley is a great place to spend a day exploring in! That rock park looks like a ton of fun especially. I love anything I can scramble up or summit! Hence my blog name. 🙂
Jackie (Peaces of Earth)
May 31, 2010 at 7:47 pmYou are a cutie patootie in those pics. That chocolate looks freaking amazing!!
Lisa
May 31, 2010 at 7:52 pmI have to concur with Taysa. Used to work and live there too, was not impressed. Glad you enjoyed it though!
Sarah for Real
May 31, 2010 at 7:53 pmI don’t know what that bread is, but I must find out!
Adam
May 31, 2010 at 8:22 pmAh, i find out tomorrow if i am moving to SF for the Summer! You have me psyched!
Amber K @ sparkpeople
May 31, 2010 at 8:31 pmThe food looks great and the park looks like fun!
Melissa @ For the Love of Health
May 31, 2010 at 8:49 pmWow! Looks like a fab day!
Camille
May 31, 2010 at 8:58 pmOooh, I love Berkeley!
I used to go to school in SF, and my best friend at Berkeley, so Berkeley visits were a weekly occurrence!
Ellie
May 31, 2010 at 9:05 pmLooks like a fun day! Love the chocolate YUM
Claire
May 31, 2010 at 10:06 pmMy boyf is from the East Bay so he raves about Oakland, SF, and Berkeley but I’ve only been to SF and loved it so much. I hope to go back and explore the rest! It all looks great lady!
Annie @ stronghealthyfit
May 31, 2010 at 11:12 pmLooks amazing. I love that area of California.
Suzanne de Cornelia
May 31, 2010 at 11:17 pmTerrific hot pink top!
Love Berkeley Hills, the Rose Garden, the Gourmet Ghetto, 4th St. They have the best pizza ever at The Cheeseboard a block or so north from Chez Panisse. Weird Berkeley Factoid: Albert Einstein’s brain wound up there. After he died in 1955 a Princeton pathologist removed his brain during autopsy and was disgruntled with the university–so took it (pre any laws prohibiting) and kept it in a Tupperware container filled with formaldehyde in his basement for decades. A young reporter discovered his secret, and took him on a cross country trip to see all of his ex-wives and GFs one last time and to deliver Albert Einstein’s brain (the smartest of the 20th century) to his relative in charge of his estate in Berkeley. Very funny/true story, ‘Driving Mr. Albert. ‘http://www.bookbrowse.com/reviews/index.cfm/book_number/581/Driving-Mr-Albert
Hillary
June 1, 2010 at 12:02 amOh my gracious! Fabulous pictures. I love the looks of that adorable French restaurant. I also love your hot pink sweatshirt – Lululemon?
I thought of you today because I went to the AIDS exhibit you mentioned earlier this wk, but I think you forgot to ‘report back’ : )
Jaime
June 1, 2010 at 12:40 amYummo – Berkeley looks like a good place to have some food 🙂 Cute photos!
Christie {Honoring Health}
June 1, 2010 at 2:33 amIt all looks fabulous! Glad you had a great day!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is
June 1, 2010 at 3:20 amBeautiful sights in that park!
Laura @ youngDCliving
June 1, 2010 at 3:48 amAll of that food looks fabulous! What a great Memorial Day 🙂
eatmovelove
June 1, 2010 at 4:37 amI love all these Rock Caves you have to explore in Cali.
Great way to spend the day. A delicious post.
Faith @ LovelyAsCharged
June 1, 2010 at 4:53 amI would totally love to just “find” that in my hometown 🙂 That chocolate factory looks to die for – I think you’d have to haul me out of there!
Kristin (Cook, Bake and Nibble)
June 1, 2010 at 5:11 amThose are some fabulous discoveries, for sure!
xo
K
Staceyhttp://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/
June 1, 2010 at 5:23 amLooks like a fun day. Are you climbing rocks in flip flops, crazy girl. 🙂
Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman
June 1, 2010 at 5:33 amSeriously, Jenna, the California Tourism Board should pay you. This makes me want to visit Berkley badly!
diana@mymarblerye
June 1, 2010 at 5:34 amI love that your bf is a foodie as well…helps you feel “normal” right? 🙂
kristina
June 1, 2010 at 5:43 amoh wow, you were at indian rock! i spent many of my adolescent years there with friends!! raised in berkeley for most of my life, i just recently moved out of state, but you’re making me miss it! the house that i grew up in is just right around the corner from the rock. i’m so glad that you got to experience berkeley, it really is a must do if you’re in california ~ bay area. since i know you’re love of mexican food, check out “cancun” – they grow their own organic vegetables on their own farm ~ BEST burritos, and they have the most awesome pineapple salsa for your chips. also check out “picante” ~ another mexican joint around 4th street. berkeley is really, imo, the best place for food heaven! oh and also check out “berkeley bow” ~ it was converted into a huge grocery store with tons of the best organic produce, out of what was once a bowling alley. MISS my hometown! 🙁
kristina
June 1, 2010 at 5:44 amI meant to say “Berkeley Bowl!” ^^
kalli@fitandfortysomething
June 1, 2010 at 6:01 amberkeley is a wonderful place…..i always thought i could live there 🙂 how fun!
Sarah
June 1, 2010 at 6:05 amI spent last summer taking classes at Berkeley and exploring the city. Do you like Ethiopian food?! If yes or if you haven’t tried it, there is incredible Ethiopian food available in Berkeley, and it’s hard to find it elsewhere in the Bay Area! (There is one good place on Geary Street and one good place in San Jose but Berkeley and South Bay is totally the Ethiopian food mecca…)
Kristin (Salty Tooth)
June 1, 2010 at 6:17 amTwo words: Yum and Fun! Looks like it was a great day!
Annie D. from Annie'sSimpleLife
June 1, 2010 at 6:22 amBEAUTIFUL, as always!
Kelly @ Healthy Living With Kelly
June 1, 2010 at 6:31 amWhat a fun discovery day!!!
Alycia @ Fit n Fresh
June 1, 2010 at 7:16 amThat breakfast looks AMAZING! I must recreate it at home since I am no where remotely close to Berkeley – or the state of California for that matter. Love the pictures of your day! You’re a great photographer (:
Heather Pierce
June 1, 2010 at 7:54 amwhere where where is your cute pink jacket from? i want one!
Lauren
June 1, 2010 at 9:32 amI love Berkeley, next time make sure you check out Vikks Chaat Corner (most authentic and cheap Indian food for miles), and the Berkeley Rose Garden.
Corinne (breathe and savor)
June 1, 2010 at 9:49 ampicture perfect!
Sami
June 1, 2010 at 12:46 pmWhere on earth did you find that adorable pink zip up? I think I’m in love! 🙂
Katelin
June 1, 2010 at 2:40 pmThanks for getting my hubby back home to me at 5:45! 🙂 He was so glad to meet you this weekend. I hear we might get to cross paths soon too. Thanks for the sweet words on my blog. 🙂
Kate
June 1, 2010 at 3:44 pmLove your blog! Quick question – just wondering if your lulu is the remix hoodie? I need to know please! 🙂 Love it!
jenna
June 1, 2010 at 4:40 pmYep–that is the remix light hoodie from Lulu!
Amy @ForDGRedial
June 2, 2010 at 1:23 amOh my goodness that looks amazing!! I am so envious!!!
x
Amanda
June 3, 2010 at 8:38 amCan I just say that the french toast you had for breakfast make my mouth water…yumm.
Amanda
amandaonfoot.blogspot.com
Ulli
February 17, 2011 at 1:27 amthanks for sharing these!! i’ll be in berkeley in a few weeks (i live in europe) and am really looking forward to that! (i’ll be in the US for 2 months, yay!!)
gina
August 26, 2011 at 2:30 pma bay area native living in Paris, i am allll about la note. hands down one of the most delish breakfast (and lunch) places around! after an all-nighter study sesh at cal i would chow down big time the next morning on some roasted tomatoes and garlic over eggs. heaven!