"Christine Dabney" wrote in message
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On Mon, 5 May 2008 12:24:21 -0700, "TammyM"
wrote:


Maybe it was an off day, NB, but the store was just filthy. I walked in,
glanced around, and walked out. When I go to Berkeley again (and pick up
Serene along the way :-), I'll give it a go again. So many people rave
about
it, it's worth giving it another try.


Try Monterey Market..it is smaller, more intimate, and the prices are
great. And their outside patio...ohmygawd... They have most of
their specials out there, and you never know what you will find. I
used to be able to get 3 or more bags of stuff, mostly from the
outside patio, and pay less than $10. They use a lot of little local
farms, among others, and run specials on things every day. And their
mushroom counter...wow.

However, it can look a bit dingy...but it is clean. They don't go
much for atmosphere.

Christine

And, the recently opened "Country Store" for cheese is 500 feet east on the
same side of Hopkins.

Kent