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Five great … bakeries for the season
Sunset, Dec, 2004
BERKELEY
La Farine French Bakery. The cheerful new sister bakery to the Oakland original tempts with French classics--buche de Noel and ultrarich marjolaine (chocolate ganache, praline, and mocha buttercream layered with hazelnut cake). 1820 Solano Ave.; 510/528-2208.
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DAVIS
Ciocolat. Students from UC Davis throng into the 1930s house turned bakery. Warm up a winter's night with chocolate truffle cake soaked with Grand Marnier, or try eggnog creme brulee. Light meals available. $; closed Sun. 301 B St.; 530/753-3088.
SAN FRANCISCO
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Boulangerie Bay Bread. It's not just bread that draws people to this Fill-more District staple. Try the giant meringues, shaped like snowmen and Christmas trees. Closed Mon. 2325 Pine St.; 415/440-0356.
SAN FRANCISCO
Emporio Rulli. The fourth location to open, this new Rulli in the Marina District embodies a sleek Italian cafe, with marble floors and a frescoed ceiling. Try foot-tall panettone bread, an Italian New Year's treat. Lunch and dinner available. $. 2300 Chestnut St.; 415/923-6464.
SAN FRANCISCO
Tartine Bakery. At this Mission District magnet, try the soft-glazed gingerbread "tiles," rolled into squares and embossed with grapevines. Another holiday favorite is steamed gingerbread pudding. Light meals available (only breakfast pastries Mon). $. 600 Guerrero St.; 415/487-2600.--H.M.
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