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The Fruit Tree
Fresh fruit juices have arrived in Downtown Berkeley just in time for summer. The Fruit Tree offers elixirs like the Summer Breeze, a mix of strawberry and watermelon juice with hints of lavender and honey, as well as a blue spirulina lemonade and an immune-boosting spicy ginger and lemon blend. The Fruit Tree, 2027 Kala Bagai Way, Berkeley
Choc’late Mama Cookie Co.
As the name suggests, you might expect to find cookies at Choc’late Mama Cookie Co., and you’d be correct — but its new brick-and-mortar, which opened on Aug. 4, offers so much more. A destination for plant-based cookies, grab-and-go snacks, massage therapy and chiropractic care by appointment, Choc’late Mama provides whole-body nourishment through several avenues. Choc’late Mama’s cookies are organic, vegan, gluten-free and grain-free and come in flavors like classic chocolate chip, raspberry jam centers and peanut butter. Choc’late Mama Cookie Co., 4310 Hubbard St. (at Sherwin Avenue) #102, Emeryville
Greek Wonders
If you’re looking for a fresh, easy midweek meal, you might consider Greek Wonders, a Greek cultural organization now offering dinner delivery exclusively on Wednesday nights. Each menu includes a starter, salad, entree and dessert; the service is available throughout the East Bay and offers both vegetarian and vegan options. Past menus have featured dishes like melitzanosalata, a Greek eggplant spread crafted with roasted eggplant, minced garlic, walnuts, barrel-aged feta cheese, and fresh parsley served over warm pita bread. Place your order online on Saturdays.
