The Butcher's Son

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The smell of freshly cooked falafel wafts from beneath an inviting green awning, beckoning passers-by on Durant Street to eat at D’yar Mediterranean Cuisine — The Daily Californian’s 2022 pick for best Mediterranean food.

"My purpose as a food critic is to steer people to veganism in the most fun and happiest way possible. I want to take the trial and error out of going vegan," said Hazel. "I don’t want people to quit because they can’t find the delicious stuff."

A family-based business with an aim to bridge the gap between vegans and nonvegans, The Butcher’s Son continues to serve nostalgic comfort food to its customers amid COVID-19 regulations.

With maki rolls ranging from $2.25 to $6.95 and special rolls topping out at $10.95, Elmwood Avenue’s Manpuku will satisfy a sushi craving of any magnitude without breaking the bank. 

Small and local businesses around Berkeley are struggling because of the COVID-19, colloquially known as the coronavirus, pandemic.

Pizza Moda, which closed Dec. 8, will be reopening as a vegan Italian restaurant under the wing of sister restaurant The Butcher’s Son.

Not all students are able to go home during Thanksgiving break. For those staying in the Bay Area, here are restaurants to enjoy your Thanksgiving feast at!

We at the Clog are here to share some of our favorite sandwich spots in Berkeley. That’s right, we haven’t forgotten the joy they bring to our bellies!  

After nine years in Berkeley, Saturn Cafe — a vegetarian and vegan comfort food restaurant serving burgers, milkshakes, nachos and pies — closed in July due to a shortage of staff.