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Benchmark Pizzeria
- 1568 Oak View Avenue, Kensington (map)
- 510-647-9724
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- Albany & Kensington Italian
Peter & Melissa Swanson opened Benchmark Pizzeria in July 2012. The couple met over a decade earlier when they both worked at Oliveto Restaurant in Oakland. Their pizza is "neo-Neapolitan" – thin crust, individually sized at roughly 11-inches, and light on cheese and toppings. The dough, made from a wild yeast, sourdough starter, is rolled out by hand daily.
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Bistro 1491 $$
- 1491 Solano Ave, Albany (map)
- 510-526-9601
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- Albany & Kensington American, Southeast Asian, Cajun/Creole, Italian, Burgers/Sandwiches
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Nizza la Bella $$$
- 825 San Pablo Ave., Albany (map)
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