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A L I M E
1329 Gilman St.
Berkeley
510.527.9838
This is a Berkeley institution serving the finest of fresh ingredients in
the California-Mediterranean based cuisine. I have always enjoyed the service
here and find the noise level to be very acceptable. I find that eighty-five
percent of the time my meals here are good to very good. On the other hand,
the fifteen percent comes in to play and I find my meals to be just okay.
I don't know how the kitchen goes from being good most of the time to on occasion
just average. If this kitchen problem could be worked out, I would expect
to see Lalime's make a move from its Honorable Mention status.
Ordering from the menu is similar to Chinese dining. Lalime’s offers
many appetizers that can be shared and a somewhat smaller selection of "more
substantial dishes". Some of my favorite appetizers are the Lalime’s
blue heron lettuces with homemade vinaigrette and garlic croutons; grilled
scallops and ruby red grapefruit with lemon beurre blanc; and a pizzetta with
roast chiles, onions, cheddar and cilantro. Switching over to the more substantial
dishes, I would probably opt for a lighter entrée such as grilled local
wild salmon with spring vegetable sauté, cherry tomato confit and sorrel
vinaigrette.
Bon Appetit!
M Y T O P T E N
1.
Chez
Panisse - Berkeley
2. Rivoli - Berkeley
3. Oliveto’s - Oakland
4. Chez Panisse Café
- Berkeley
5. Baywolf - Oakland
6. Citron
- Oakland
7. Soizic
- Oakland
8. Garibaldi - Oakland
9. Dona
Tomas - Oakland
10. tie:
Liaison
- Berkeley
Le Cheval - Oakland
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Lalime