chic in the city-berkeley city guide

this is my chic in the city food guide more than anything lol. I’ll post later about my chic in the city-SF where I get most of my vintage but here’s my little breakdown. :)

This was an adorable & quaint ice cream parlor, with a consistent line down the street. They offer a unique variety of ice cream , similar to Bi-Rite. They also had yummy homemade treats like peppermint marshmallows, vanilla bean shortbread, and coconut covered macaroons. I tried the meyer lemon ice cream in their homemade cones, lined inside with dark chocolate. By far, ICI will be my destination shop for incoming visitors!

Here are my other reviews of my favorite places, although I didn’t get pictures of them. My apologies.
Mrs. Dalloway’s Bookstore

Filippo’s

I met up with my friend Alexia to have an early dinner at one of the many restaurants on College. We decided on Filippo’s due to their delicious-sounding menu posted outside.

The food was amazing. We were served garlic-infused olive oil with basil and warm sourdough bread. For our entrees, I had a pancetta & artichoke pizza while Alexia had a shrimp & potato pizza. The staff was slow during early dinner but later, we had a more competent wait staffer.

ICI

This was an adorable & quaint ice cream parlor, with a consistent line down the street. They offer a unique variety of ice cream , similar to Bi-Rite. They also had yummy homemade treats like peppermint marshmallows, vanilla bean shortbread, and coconut covered macaroons. I tried the meyer lemon ice cream in their homemade cones, lined inside with dark chocolate. By far, ICI will be my destination shop for incoming visitors!

Mrs Dalloway’s Bookstore

I enjoyed this bookstore so much. I as in there far longer than anywhere else. The selection of books were definitely tailored down to the best. I read a book on Los Angeles from 1900-NOW for a good 30 minutes. The staff was a collection of elderly men and women, eager to help. So cute!

Summer Kitchen

This adorable, french kitchen set-up with a wood-burning over was the perfect setting on this street. The atmosphere said, “summer in the Hamptons” for sure. There were decadent sweets & treats along with a take-home selection of orzo salad & chicken tenders. The chef, Paul, was originally the head chef at Americano, in Hotel Vitale, a boutique hotel on the Embarcadero in San Francisco. He has created a unique and delicious sounding menu that I’ll be back to enjoy.

Jeremy’s Accessories & Mens Store

I was thoroughly disappointed with the womens’ section in Jeremy’s but their selection down one store, of accessories & men’s was fantastic. Despite the store being fairly filthy, I was sidetracked by the amazing selection of consigned shoes, all waiting for me to try on. I eyed booties from Frye, summer wedges from Proenza Schouler, black bondage Tori Burch booties, Nina Ricci marigold-dusted pumps, Manolo Blahnik galore and bright yellow Christian Dior peep-toes all under $150! Yes, going back to make some purchases.

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xx.