[SFLivingFoods] Ital Calabash opens + Feel Real

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My email was in reference to Ital Calabash's opening of their new

restaurant in Berkeley. Has nothing to do with " Feel Real " . Sorry for

any confusion.

 

-Lance

 

Lance wrote:

> Tried this today - my wife ordered a raw " sea sprout " wrap. Inside was

> an inch long slug - disgusting! I immediately opened my " original " wrap

> and observed the lettuce was covered with dirt and grit. I guess they

> didn't think washing the lettuce was necessary? Needless to say, we are

> greatly dissapointed with these low standards of basic food sanitation

> and are unlikely to return. Thought others might like to know!

> -Lance

>

>

> sunny outdoors wrote:

> > Grand Opening, Ital Calabash

> > 3031 Adeline st, across from Ashby BART in Berkeley

> >

> > Sunday. May 1 will open for the Grand Opening party from 8am-midnight,

> > there will be music, etc.

> > I do not know when the music will start. I'll be there for dinner.

> >

> > this is going to be their hours: (it might not be correct)

> >

> > open 7 days a week, 9:30-10pm

> > friday 10am-6pm, sat 6pm-12midnight

> > close for sabbabith: sundown friday till sundown Saturday.

> >

> > I do not know their new phone #, but I " ve been calling their lst store,

> > for info 510 836 4825

> >

> > ==

> > Feel Real

> > 46th Ave & Judah

> > everything organic and vegan (they called it plant based)

> >

> > Yes, the biggest frustration right now, if you are not a local person,

> > is when do they open. I think the time they will open for sure, is

> > dinner time from 6-8pm.

> >

> > Today, my friend was there at 12 noon and they were not opened.

> >

> > Here's some tips on their menu. ( ) means, it's not listed on the menu,

> > but I found out by watching other people ordering.

> >

> > Bowl of Cold Salad $8 huge serving, very good, this is my favorite,

> > (smaller sizes available)

> > Soup of the Day $5 bowl, huge serving, $3 cup (comes in a bowl) was

> > mushroom soup.

> > I thought the clear mushoom soup was sort of bland, but maybe it's

> > because I didn't add salt or pepper

> > Warm Salad $8, is mostly chard with seasoning

> > (potatoe leek, which tasted better and super thick, was available,

> > samples of their food are available for tasting)

> > (fresh fruit with SOY yogurt looked great)

> > Temph sandwich is my friend BJ " s favorite, (a regular customer)

> > Mushroom burgers are made from organic mushrooms (sandwiches are around

> > $7 or $8)

> > " Tuna " is made with tofu

> > 3 types of vegan bread $2

> > hot chocolate soy drinks are made from organic chocolate $3

> >

> > The pottery used to serve the food is gorgous.

> >

> > The nice waitress shouldn't blurt out that they are " going to start

> > opening for breakfast, and someone is usually in the restaurant by

> > 6am. " I think she threw people off. The owners worked late all night,

> > I don't see how they can get to work by 6am. The places doesn't open by

> > noon, how can she advertise their breakfast so SOON?

> >

> > Yes, the owners, won't tell me what are the hours. On the night I was

> > there, on a Thursday night, it was busy and they were opened past 7pm.

> > Except for the loud music (which I hope will go away), my dinner

> > experience there was exceptional. (they were super nice to me)

> >

> > BJ, a local, told me, it's best to recommend people this place, AFTER

> > they sort out the kinks. It seems like the Feel Real folks are

> > laid-back folks that really cares about serving good food to people.

> >

> > It seems, like a lot of locals are going to give them a chance and try

> > it out. They are really looking forward a place like this in the

> > neighborhood.

> >

> > For those who come for afar,

> > stay away, until, they have set hours!

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > signature:

> >

> > please, Peace on Earth.

> >

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> > on vegetarian questions.

> >

> >

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