NOTHING BUT NOSH! BERKELEY RESTAURANT WEEK RETURNS WITH MARCH MUNCH MADNESS 

Berkeley Restaurant Week returns March 18-31 with a basketball-inspired theme, "March Munch Madness." Nearly 50 restaurants, wineries, breweries, bars, caterers and pop-ups are in play.  Tasty Tiers of pricing range from $10 to $40+.  Get ready to hoop it up with Berkeley Restaurant Week's March Munch Madness! Score gift cards and more with BRW Instagram contests, too. #BRW21

ACCI GALLERY GETS IN THE GAME FOR #BRW21 

ACCI Gallery is showcasing Berkeley Restaurant Week with a contest offering a gorgeous Wine and Cheese themed gift set of unique works by member artists (valued at $300).  Make any ACCI Gallery purchase in person or online and sign up for ACCI emails to enter through March 31. 

NEW EDITION OF ICONIC BERKELEY MAP NOW AVAILABLE

Exploring Berkeley by foot is the best, and if you're walking then Berkeley and Its Pathways is right up there with comfortable shoes. It's simply the best guide to the picturesque public stairways, ramps, and footpaths that make walking Berkeley so engaging. A great street map as well, major arteries are distinguished from lesser streets, and bicycle boulevards, street barriers and public bathrooms are noted.  At $10, Berkeley and Its Pathways is one of the best gift values in town!

DESIGN E-ZINE DEBUTS: BERKELEY-BUILT

Berkeley-Built is a new online design magazine about the built environment in Berkeley, and architectural products that are made in Berkeley. It’s intended for Bay Area residents interested in projects with Berkeley connections and values. (excellent design, localism, social justice, sustainability, healthy homes).  Created by Lawrence Grown, co-owner of Metro Lighting with his wife, Christa, Berkeley-Built's second issue will post in the coming weeks.