If you've ever fantasized about spending the night in a Bernard Maybeck structure here's your…read morechance. The Faculty Club, on the UC Berkeley campus, was designed by the legendary Berkeley architect and is many things to many people. Most notably, it's: * A place to eat and drink; * A venue to rent out for events; and * A place to spend the night. I ate and drank there* but I also spent the night there and that's the reason for my 3-star rating and the focus of this review. The Faculty Club rents out rooms, some with private bath and some with communal bath, all situated along a long hallway up a set of stairs. If you've drank too much below, are in town to visit a student at UCB, or are just hankering to spend the night on campus it's not a bad option. The rooms for rent are functional (not fancy) and clean (but not new). "Utilitarian" is an apt description. A friend and I stayed in a room with 2 beds and its own bathroom and shower at a cost of $215. Rooms with shared baths are (obviously) less and an additional $15.40 will buy you a parking pass valid until 2 p.m. the following day at a nearby, on campus lot. I don't track the cost of lodging in the Bay Area but this rate seemed reasonable, especially considering the inclusion of a continental breakfast for 2 the following morning. Before falling asleep the night of my stay my friend wondered whether the Campanile's toll would wake us. Fear not; it didn't. Instead, 52 beeps from a garbage truck backing up was followed by the crash of glass recyclables being collected, all before sunrise. So, be sure your room is on the west side of the building if you desire a quieter experience. I can't imagine returning for an overnight here but I'd certainly be comfortable recommending it to others. It was fun and serene to step outside in the morning, right onto the beautiful Faculty Glade of the UCB campus. I can well imagine others enjoying the reasonably-priced experience. * Food and drink are reviewed under Faculty Club Kerr Dining Room

I stayed at The Faculty Club for one night for business. The setting is beautiful, serene, and in…read morethe middle of the Berkeley campus. The atmosphere I loved, the hotel room not so much. I tried to embrace the history and think of all the families and students who have stayed here over the years, and that worked somewhat. I did have a good stay and ultimately enjoyed my room for what it was. Things to know: - The building is challenging to find and GPS is marginally helpful. - There was no place available to park to check-in so I had to risk it and park in a 30 minute loading zone up the hill. - It was hard to find the right door to get the lobby - no helpful signage at all. - After checking in you have to navigate to one of the parking lots they allow you to park in, which is not right at the Club. - You have to navigate your way back to the place after parking - I was lugging my bags. - You have to lug your bags up a significant flight of stairs to get to the rooms - no elevator. - The rooms are like an old cabin - not updated, dark wood, very basic accommodations. - If you get a room with your own bathroom, the bathroom is tiny with nowhere to set your toiletries or even hang your hand towel. - The bed is just okay - nothing like nicer hotels. The bedding is very thin and looks like something you'd find in a Motel 6. They could at least give you a nice mattress and comfy bedding even while keeping the basic/historic look of the rooms. - There is a flatscreen tv, but it's small and uses Dish network - remote is somewhat confusing. - There was a small fridge, but it wasn't plugged in. - There was a glue trap for rodents in my room which didn't instill confidence. Some positives: - The room was very spacious and had a high ceiling. Although it felt very old, it was clean. - The windows open wide letting in a nice breeze and adding a serene feel. - The price is reasonable in my opinion. - The atmosphere is relaxing and the area is safe. - The restaurant has good food and also reasonably priced in my opinion. - Free breakfast.

Richmond Food Hall is part of the richmond business hub. it's on the ground floor of the Richmont…read moreBart garage. the hub is a step toward revitalizing this section of Richmond which has declined since the 1970's. i was around then so i can see the difference. features pop up eateries, business partnerships with artisans/entrepreneurs red bay coffee & roux bayou are the first food popups co-biz & oakstop -offers wifi, printing, access to soundproof call booths. -co-working space for artisans, community events, et al. hours may evolve as hub evolves. eateries have limited hours.

Beautiful space wit lots of light, modern furnishings and a cool industrial feel. The breakfast…read moreoptions from Roux are well priced though limited to egg dishes only. Red Bay Coffee still wasn't open the week I made a couple of visits. Very promising start for a revitalized downtown!

I ordered the lechon kawali rich plate on DoorDash. The regular price says $26.95, however I got…read moreduring happy hour so that brought the price to about 20 bucks. That plus a drink, delivery, and tip brought my total to 30 bucks which I would pay again and again if the food was good. The meats is as if it's been sitting under a buffet lamp for about a month. It's so dry it's practically jerky. Very disappointed for the price that I paid. They also do their own DoorDash deliveries which is fine, however you don't get up to date tracking on the food. The food sat at my front door for who knows how long because the driver didn't bother to knock.

Minda's Kitchen was incredibly easy to work with, they were quick to respond and we placed my…read morecatering order for a party of 50 people. They delivered early which was even better and set-up the trays. Everyone enjoyed the food, especially the chicken adobo! it was a hit and everyone took home a to-go plate, there was plenty of food and it was delicious and seasoned perfectly. I found Minda's Kitchen on yelp and went off reviews and I am glad I went with her, it's always great to support family owned and women run businesses. Bonus - she also gave me a loaf of homemade banana bread and it was very good, it was a very sweet gesture and shows that she cares about her food and puts love into it.

I attended a Yelp event that was basically an evening marketplace at Uptown Yard on a Saturday…read moreafternoon. There was a violinist who was also DJ, Nate Guinto. He played violin and mixed it with popular music. Nate did a fantastic job setting the shopping mood, and the complimentary sangria and Hybrid Carnitas Al Pastor taco (freaking delicious) from Hella Tacos Food Truck put it over the top. There were two plant vendors with tons of plants, mostly succulents, but also a pretty nice selection of hanging plants. There were also vendors selling jewelry, clothing, and accessories (hats, fans, purses, etc.). It's an intimate outdoor space in a nice area (busy street with a lot of cute shops and restaurants). I'd never been to this area, but I'll be back! They have a Farmer's Market on Saturdays from 9am - 2pm.

It is a Event Space that is Idea To Host Special Events!!!…read more They Host a Community Market on Saturdays from 9am to 2 pm !! It's Worth checking out there are Food vendors and a interesting Mix of Vendors and Collectables and Other goodie's!!!. It's Actually going to be the Location of a Huge Yelp East Bay Community Event!!! It is a Multi Use Event Space!! It Would be A Great Place for a Flea Market, Food Festival , Charity Fund Raising Event Or a Ducks Unlimited Event!!! This is a Baller On a Budget Approved Event Space!!! I keep my Pimp Hand Strong!!! Number 34 of 50 on the Yelp List of the Most Prolific Yelp Elites of 2025!!!!

I really appreciate this venue for allowing us to use their space to perform. Our director needed a…read moretheater venue that was local and affordable. Thankfully, he was able to secure this location. We rehearsed here once a week. When the upstairs stage was in use, we were still able to practice in the space downstairs. Finnish Hall has character and a deep history. It is uniquely built. There are four bathrooms and a kitchen space. There is a very small parking lot and street parking. If you get hungry, it is conveniently located across the street from a Mexican restaurant and a sushi restaurant. There's also a burger joint one block away (Foster Freeze). Check out some of the pictures from the play. We performed 5 shows in one weekend!

A great place to host events with stage, sound, full kitchen, etc., also home to many Finnish…read morehistorical and cultural events. Regularly Occurring Finnish Heritage Events include: - 1st SUN in DEC - "Finnish Independence Day" - 2nd SUN in DEC - "Children's Christmas Party" -2nd TUES in DEC - "Annual UFKB&S Lodge 21 Member's Christmas Meeting" with Finnish Christmas Carols and Foods -3rd SUN in JAN - Annual UFKB&S Lodge 21 Member's "Installation Dinner" - 1st SUN in MAY - Annual "Vappuira" ("May Day") Celebration with live music and dancing Go to their website for current rental rates, info on how to join the Berkeley Finnish Lodge, etc., http://finnishhall.com. OR, like" or "check-in" on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Finnish-Brotherhood-Hall/105975952778020?ref=ts&fref=ts.

The Hotel Mac (built in 1911) is a historic hotel and restaurant located in Point Richmond. The…read moremain hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings. The hotel originally closed due to a fire in 1971, but it reopened in 1978. The hotel came under new ownership in 2013 and had a brief shutdown during the COVID-19 pandemic. The restaurant space was leased out in 2023 and reopened as Biancoverde at Hotel Mac. [Check in]: Our party had one of the most interesting hotel check-in experiences. I originally booked through the Capital One Travel portal. Unlike other standard hotels, this hotel has no front desk. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours are supposed to receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code. The hotel does not allow check-in after 12 AM and the room is ready at 3 PM. Our party arrived at the Hotel Mac at 8:45 PM only to realize that the front entrance (Washington Ave) is for the restaurant (Biancoverde) while the side entrance (Cottage Ave) is for hotel lodging. I pushed the "Ring for Manager" button but received no immediate response. After waiting for two minutes, a lady got out of her parked car on the street and said that she had been out and heard the doorbell ring. [Issues with check in]: Apparently the manager said she was unable to send me instructions by phone or email because I booked through Capital One Travel and the platform didn't show my actual email and phone number. Once I gave the manager my phone number, I received the full instructions. It was not until this moment that I realized our party was going to stay in the Hotel Mac Annex rather than the actual Hotel Mac. Our party had no trouble getting into the Hotel Mac Annex as the entire check-in process was contactless. The building's front door code, room code, location of the annex, location and entry codes for the designated parking lot, and Wi-Fi password were provided by text. [Parking]: The parking lot right next to the Hotel Mac restaurant is for restaurant customers only. The actual hotel parking lot is a gated lot just steps away (21 Washington Ave) with a gate entry code and a separate pedestrian gate code. [Price]: Approximately $185 per night for a queen bed at the Hotel Mac Annex (36 Railroad Ave). [Experience]: I was able to hear railroad sounds, so I recommend not leaving the window open. Our party could not hear much outside noise once the windows were closed and the hotel also provided disposable earplugs next to the bed. The old-school central AC controls was functional and the room was nice & cool at 70°F. The shower water pressure was good and the water was hot. It would have been nice if one of the bottles had been labeled as body wash or conditioner. Hang the "Do Not Disturb" sign on the door to skip housekeeping service. The text message included a number to text for any issues. No microwave, but there was a K-Cup machine. The hair dryer and mini-fridge were in the drawers and the room also had a small TV. The text message also included a website about what to do while visiting Point Richmond ( https://www.pointrichmond.com/ ) and Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park was at the top of the list of recommended places to visit. [Check-out]: Check-out is at 11 AM. I went back to the Hotel Mac and pushed the "Ring for Manager" button for check-out. The manager popped her head out of a window above and said that I did not have to do anything for check-out and can just simply leave. [Conclusion]: The one word to describe this hotel is charming. This hotel pays attention to small details from the towels, toilet paper (yes you heard that correctly), mirrors, vase, bookshelf, bathrobes, etc. There was a slight noise issue from the railroad, but once the window was closed it became a non-issue. The room was a bit small, but it had all the essential items. Overall, it was a pleasantly positive and memorable stay.

A nice cozy historical spot to meetup with friends for dinner and drinks, or a romantic night out…read more I enjoy coming to this side of Pt. Richmond, so rich in history. You're almost transported to an old spot in Virginia City, but it's in the Bay Area. The entrees are savory, the drinks are strong, and staff are attentive. Very welcoming restaurant, except when it's super quiet right after the holidays, live music may not happen. One day, I want to stay here and have breakfast in bed or simply walk downstairs. It's adorable, glad the new owners re-opened after Covid, be a waste not to. 'Til next time ~ cheers and see you on Yelp (SYOY)!

The service was wonderful. We came from Los Angeles to visit some friends and we all came to La…read moreStrada. The whole restaurant was pleased to see our newborn baby. He was very excited and happy to be there and enjoyed the ambiance and the decor. We all chose different things, including the eggplant, the sausage, the fettucine, and the tiramisu. Thank you so much!

Went for lunch last week. Best meal I've had in a long time. Eggplant parmesan, veggies, polenta…read moreand tiramisu. Delicious!!! The server was very busy but really friendly and kept checking on us. This is the way it should be!!!

Great time at the Saint John for the yearly Portuguese Festival! FESTA!…read moreIts great sopas and a tradition going way back