No BFM is not the latest text language but it stands for The Berkeley Flea Market. The Berkeley Flea Market has been held every Saturday and Sunday from 7am-7pm for the past 31 years at the Ashby Bart Station. The BFM is a Bay Area landmark (this may not be true but anything that positively serves its community for numerous decades should be). If you have lived in the Bay Area for more than five minutes chances are you heard about the infamous flea market and have attended too many times to count. The BFM is the best place to shop in the bay for one of a kind jewelry, old records, African art and of course incense. Whether you are needing to shop or just want to stroll down one of the isle of the market, it is always adventurous because you never know what you might find, and chances are you will always see and old friend. The easiest way to find the BFM is to just follow the sounds of the drummers that along with the vendors come every weekend, like a musical mapquest. The drumming is just another free perk of the BFM that is already free of charge, making the flea market my kind of place.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
BFM
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Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Bakesale Betty = Highland Bakery
Here is the first entry of "EQUALS", where I compare a place in the Bay area to that of one in Atlanta. Anyone who has grown up in one city has their favorite hometown hangouts but can still appreciate something similar to where they live now. The idea of Equals is to give people insight on places in Atlanta that are like their favorite places in the Bay Area.
Read. Visit. Revisit. Enjoy. - Morgan Ashley
Both owned by women Bakesale Betty's (Oakland, CA) and Highland Bakery (Atlanta, GA) have one other thing in common, great baked goods. In the case of both women their place may not belong in the kitchen but based on their delectable pastries, that is where they are most wanted. Bakesale Betty's Owner Alison Barakat has been serving her famous strawberry shortcakes on the infamous ironing boards since 2002. Stop by Bakesale Betty's on a Saturday afternoon and you may be to late to purchase one the fried chicken sandwiches that keep the lines long with locals looking for the perfect snack.
The owner of Highland Bakery, Stacey Eames is no stranger to a crowded cafe. Having sufficed Atlaliens need for quality coffee Stacey opened Highland Bakery to serve foodies, "real" southern food. Stacey uses fresh ingredients to provide comfort food without the heavy tummy affect. You have to love a kitchen that is known for their creamy grits and their wedding cakes that resemble art rather than something you devour. Whether you find yourself in Oakland or Atlanta either bakery will be a sweet treat.
Bakesale Betty is located at 5098 Telegraph Ave Oakland, Ca. www.bakesalebetty.com
Highland Bakery is located at 655 Highland Ave #10 Atlanta, GA www.highlandbakery.com
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Monday, January 4, 2010
Guess who made the V-LIST?!?
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Differences
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Saturday, January 2, 2010
OAKLAND IN BLUE
I will be home (Oakland, of course) on January 24th to check out some dope artist being showcased that evening at the Oakland in Blue listening experience. Come through and support! Somar Bar & Lounge 1727 Telegraph Ave Oakland, CA
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