Poketo gives a sneak peak of the Valencia shop which has been giving free samples in preparation for opening, and has been getting  some buzz, early reviews, and general (if slightly snarky) eagerness.  

via Mission Local

Tanya Henry of the Marin Independet Journal reviews the Fourth Street store, concluding

Fresh-baked breads, pastries and pizza are all on the menu at this latest outpost of Arizmendi, a cooperative bakery, part of Berkeley's Cheese Board. Quality ingredients and inspired offerings have made this longtime bakery an instant hit in Marin. 

A nice aritcle from Cynthia Joseph at  Oakland Local:

An article on Arizmendi from the publication Wheat Club, circa 2007.  Download the whole article as a .pdf.

From the LA Times walking tour report, "Foodie paradise in Berkeley:"

"Food makes sense to everyone," says "epicurean concierge" Lisa Rogovin, "even if you're not a foodie."

It makes more sense after spending three hours with her in January as she led a walking tour of Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto, the place where the California food movement got its start. Some may argue that Berkeley is also the end-all of the movement, but it's certainly not the be-all.

The East  Bay Express interviews Kamil Dawson from Arizmendi Lakeshore in their small business section.  The full text is copied here.

TIME Magazine, in its coverage of Cleveland's Evergreen Cooperative Group mentions our Association and it inspiration from the Mondragon Cooperative Corporation of Spain. 

CBS visited and interviewed Arizmendi worker/owner Jabari Jones about the San Pablo store's participation in the EcoMetro guide.  Click on the image to see the video at the CBS site.

Visit Arizmendi Valencia's new website: http://valencia.arizmendi.coop

Local journalists Mission Local buzz about Arizmendi coming to 20th and Valencia sometime next year.

“You like to see business that is going to bring jobs into the community,” said Mallia enthusiastically. “Arizmendi fits the bill to the Mission like you wouldn’t believe.”