Shameless Plug for The Patio

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Berkeley
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<p>Everyone always talks about the best places to eat in Berkeley, and it's become such a predictable -- although still yummy -- list. Always left out is THE PATIO, on Dwight, near Telegraph, right next to Bongo Burger. Which is tragic. Every time I go there, I'm the only one, and I'm so worried it won't be open by the time I come back in August.</p>

<p>Right now, I'm eating a pesto chicken burger on foccacia bread and AMAZING fries. With a Sprite. Total of $8. The portions are huge. </p>

<p>The place is a little ghetto looking, but the owner is one of the nicest people I've ever met, super friendly. And the wait is a little longer than, say, Smart Alec's, since it's just him and an assistant. But everything is made when you order it, so it all tastes incredibly fresh.</p>

<p>So...please go! & there's a 20% off coupon in the Guide to the Good Life in Berkeley book</p>

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<p>Since we're on the subject of good eats in Berkeley, I just came back from Manpuku, a Japanese "restaurant." Great food relative to its price. I had a Chicken Teriyaki Bento Box ($5.95, which includes miso soup, salad, soy beans, a huge portion of teriyaki chicken, a orange slice, and of course, rice) and California Maki ($2.50, which includes six pieces). The staff is friendly. It won't be the best Japanese food you've ever had, but it certainly will satisfy cravings for good sushi, et al.</p>

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<p>This thread is pretty shameless alright, haha.</p>

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<p>side note: i love me some bongo burger</p>