Berkeley is the location of a number of nationally prominent businesses, many of which have been pioneers in their areas of operation. Notable businesses include Chez Panisse, birthplace of California cuisine, Peet's Coffee's original store, the Claremont Resort, punk rock haven 924 Gilman, Saul Zaentz's Fantasy Studios, and Caffe Strada. Notable former businesses include pioneer bookseller Cody's Books, The Nature Company, The North Face, Clif Bar energy foods, the Berkeley Co-op, and Caffe Mediterraneum.
berkeley is the location of a number of nationally prominent businesses many of which have been pioneers in their areas of operation notable businesses include chez panisse birthplace of california cuisine peet's coffee's original store the claremont resort punk rock haven 924 gilman saul zaentz's fantasy studios and caffe strada notable former businesses include pioneer bookseller cody's books the nature company the north face clif bar energy foods the berkeley co-op and caffe mediterraneum