Founded by famed rock climber/kayaker Royal Robbins and his wife, Liz, in 1981, this store specializes in outdoor and travel clothing and accessories for men and women. This Gilman Street store opened in 1991 and is still popular today among the adventurous and athletic in the Bay Area. The store carries mostly shirts, sweaters, jackets and pants for casual wear and outdoor use.
Brende & Lamb Tree & Shrub Care is a contracting company. It specializes in tree and shrub care. This includes aesthetic pruning, safety pruning, view restoration, corrective pruning, pruning for screen, tree and shrub removal, cabling, brace and support installation, as well as disease remediation. The company is owned and operated by Blaine Brende and Joe Lamb.
If you are looking for that perfect pair of jeans, Slash is a good place to start. The store is stocked with new, gently used and vintage denim for men and women in a variety of styles and sizes, so you're sure to find a great fit, whether you want traditional boot cut or more contemporary skinny jeans. Hoodies and other casual apparel items are also available. Inventory is regularly updated so there's always something new.
These Emmy- and Peabody-award winning producers put on the Berkeley Video and Film Festival and provide various film training services to up-and-coming filmmakers. It holds a number of workshops and classes on such topics as screenwriting, documentary production, editing and post-production. It also does video duplication and rents equipment to independent producers; a screening room is currently being built.
The Spanish Table offers Iberian foods from Portugal, Spain, Andorra and Gibraltar. It also sells wine, groceries, cookware, ceramics and cookbooks, and ships all wine orders made on its wine website.
Acton Courtyard 71 one and two bedroom apartments feature large kitchens with dishwashers and garbage disposals. There is on-site building management and a secure garage as well as a rooftop deck. Contact Panoramic Building Management to set up an appointment to view an apartment.
Scandinavian Designs Home & Office has a selection of sofas, recliners, dressers, tables, bookcases and beds. This store has a summer clearance sale and a winter clearance sale each year when it switches over its merchandise. Scandinavian Designs will also price match an item if it is sold for less at a different store.
All Souls Episcopal welcomes all races, colors, creeds and sexual preferences. The services are not in the high Episcopalian tradition, as the music and services are more eclectic and include a choir and Appalachian music band. Child care is available during services. Visit the parish's website for more information.
KCC Modern Living sells modern furniture from high-end Italian and Danish sofas to custom-made American dining tables. It features more than 30 lines of European and American furniture and original art from local artists.
A community arts center, Expression Gallery shows a rotating list of local artists, has a schedule of engaging classes and hosts a variety of arts-centered events. The public is welcome to browse and participate in events like book and poetry readings, craft shows and film reviews. The calendar of events is posted on the website.
General Nutrition Center is a chain of stores specializing in nutritional supplements. This location is clean and well-organized, with various nutrition aids and supplements lining the aisles. You can find bodybuilding supplements here, along with nutritional supplements such as L-theanine. There is a health section dedicated to immune-boosting supplements such as ashwaganda and vitamin C. There are also diet aids, cleansing aids and snacks, as well as other accessories.
The mission of the Capoeira Arts Foundation is to preserve, promote and enrich Capoeira, a Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial arts, sports and music. The organization's online store sells related merchandise like promotional bumper stickers, books, CDs, apparel and handcrafted musical instruments. The Capoeira Arts Foundation is located in West Berkeley, one block north of University Avenue.
Solano Cellars is a hidden gem, providing great selections of California and international wines, as well as an elevated wine bar in the back of the shop that offers tastings paired with artisanal cheeses and charcuterie. It also hosts regular wine classes, wine and food pairing dinners, and visits from winemakers from all over the world. The staff are oenological enthusiasts and will go out of their way to recommend or even locate a wine for you.