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Berkeley welcomed a brand new Thai spot to its ranks final week. Praaw Thai Eatery is at present in delicate opening mode, serving dishes corresponding to grilled pumpkin curry, pad Thai topped with tiger prawns and pad kee mao beef in a sublime, low-lit bistro. You most likely cannot go unsuitable with any of the starters, however do not skip dessert: there are crispy Thai flower cookies paired with aromatic pandan ice cream. The identify “Praaw” interprets to glowing or dazzling, and it appears to reside as much as the identify. Praaw Thai eatery, 1277-1279 Gilman St. (at Santa Fe Avenue), Berkeley
Sideshow Kitchen, a beloved Oakland vacation spot for loaded burgers, garlic parmesan rooster wings, sizzling honey rooster cheese fries and Oreo milkshakes, has opened a brand new enterprise on San Pablo Avenue. Sideshow Specific affords the identical menu, plus breakfast choices – and an Instagram after hints at unique objects. Sideshow Express6037 San Pablo Ave. (on 61st St.), Oakland
