Guide to Good Eats Summer 2022
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All Around the Bay
Venga Paella
Catering around the Bay Area | 510.628.0018 | vengapaella.com
Do something different! A delicious paella arriving at your doorstep is always a treat! Voted best paella catering company. Serving the entire Bay Area since 2003. For small fiestas to large corporate events.
Purpose & Hope
Delivery around the East Bay | 510.550.5974 | purposeandhope.com
Handcrafted, locally sourced, nutrient-rich soups that delight your palate while nourishing your body. We deliver broth-based soups to our neighbors in the East Bay weekly.
Alameda
C’era Una Volta Italian Kitchen & Catering
800 West Tower Ave on Spirits Alley at Bladium Sports Club
510.769.4828 | ceraunavolta.us
Everything Starts with a Good Meal! Traditional Tuscan recipes with many vegetarian, vegan, & GF options. Daily Pick-up & Delivery. Pre-ordered Weekly Delivery. Catering for every occasion. Member of Associazione Cuochi Fiorentini.
Dashe Cellars
1951 Monarch St, Hangar 25
510.452.1800 | dashecellars.com
Enjoy a tasting in our unique, urban tasting room or a glass on the patio with a view of the SF Bay and city skyline. Family-owned since 1996, we specialize in traditional and natural winemaking techniques. Food trucks visit on the weekends.
Berkeley
Cactus Taquería
1881 Solano Ave, Berkeley
510.528.1881 | cactustaqueria.com
Freshness, sustainability, and the traditional mouthwatering flavors of Mexico. Everything made from scratch. Meats sourced from partner farms that never ever feed the animals growth hormones, antibiotics, or animal by-products. Takeout and delivery!
Gather Kitchen Bar Market
2200 Oxford St, Berkeley
510.809.0400 | gatherberkeley.com
Called “the omnivore’s solution” by the New York Times, since 2009 Gather has showcased organic, “head to tail” and “root to shoot” food, craft cocktails, and sustainable local wines that truly reflect the bounty of Northern California. #gatherberkeley
Gaumenkitzel Restuarant & Takeout with Beer & Wine
2121 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley
510-647.5016 | gaumenkitzel.net
Tickle your taste buds at the Bay Area’s go-to place for fresh organic German slow food handcrafted from original German recipes. Made with love and 100% clean energy. Guten Appetit und Prost!
La Note
2377 Shattuck Ave | 510.843.1525 | lanoterestaurant.com
Traditional breakfast and lunch bistro fare combined with rustic Provençal dinners in a warm and charming atmosphere in the heart of downtown Berkeley. Gorgeous outdoor patio.
Squabisch Bakery
1585 Solano Ave, Berkeley | squabisch.com
German hand-rolled soft pretzels with a California Twist. Menu changes weekly. Fun toppings like anchovies, pepperoni, asiago, olives, prosciutto, artichoke hearts, ricotta, chocolate, Meyer lemon, raspberries, pesto. Open Th–Su, noon till sold out.
Sweet Adeline Bakeshop
3350 Adeline St | sweetadelinebakeshop.com
Cakes, pies, tarts, cookies, cupcakes, and pastries (sweet and savory). Open W–Su, 8am–3pm. Located in the Lorin District of South Berkeley.
Three Stone Hearth
1581 University Ave, Berkeley
510.981.1334 | threestonehearth.com
Community-based kitchen and retail store offering health-focused, nutrient-dense foods. New menu each week plus wide range of pantry staples and body care products. Open W 4–7, Th–F 12:30–5:30, Sa 10–4.
Emeryville
Public Market Emeryville Food Hall al Fresco
5959 Shellmound St, Emeryville
publicmarketemeryville.com
Meet Public Market Emeryville, Food Hall Al Fresco! Grab a bite at your favorite purveyors and head to the great outdoors. Generously socially distanced outdoor seating is available on our patios. Welcome back, and thank you for supporting our eateries.
Summer Summer Thai Eatery
5885 Hollis St #50, Emeryville
510.658.3234 | summersummerthai.com
It’s always cooking at Summer Summer. We offer a range of options from exotic Thai dishes to creative “Wrap and Roll” sections like fresh summer rolls and crispy tuna tartare. We now offer 50% off bottled beer, wine, and sake for takeout and delivery.
Richmond
Riggers Loft Wine Company
1325 Canal Blvd, Richmond
510.233.2065 | riggersloftwine.com
Live music, sipping, and sumptuous casual dining, right on the waterfront.
Oakland
Bellanico Restaurant & Wine Bar
4238 Park Blvd, Oakland
510.336.1180 | bellanico.net
Serving innovative Italian cuisine with the finest seasonal ingredients. Pastas and breads are made fresh daily, and we cure our own salumi. Our wine program focuses on unique indigenous varieties from Italy and the Old World. Currently open for takeout and outdoor dining Tu–Su evenings.
Cactus Taquería
5642 College Ave, Oakland
510.658.6180 | cactustaqueria.com
Freshness, sustainability, and the traditional mouthwatering flavors of Mexico. Everything made from scratch. Meats sourced from partner farms that never ever feed the animals growth hormones, antibiotics, or animal by-products. Takeout and delivery!
Cafe Umami
25 Grand Ave | 510.350.7277
& 2224 MacArthur Blvd | 510.646.2394
cafeumami.com
Fresh, nutrient-dense whole grain bowls and salads feature house-made ferments with flavorful veg and non-veg options. Order on website for pickup or delivery, or pay at counter. Avocado toasts, drinks, and Highwire coffee available for on-site orders.
Charm Thai Bistro
4063 Piedmont Ave | 510.817.4768
charmthaipdm.com
CHARM specializes in popular authentic Thai recipes. Our cuisine is cooked with fresh seasonal ingredients to make wonderfully tasty, genuine, and comforting meals. Plenty of parking and outdoor seating available.
The Kitchen at Rocky’s Market Brooklyn Basin
288 Ninth Ave, Oakland
510.496.1191 | rockysmarket.com
Dine on the waterfront at Rocky’s 15,000-square-foot covered and heated outdoor patio. Pick up fresh organic produce, dairy, meats, staples, housemade take & bake, and freshly prepared salads and sandwiches from the market.
Port Costa
Bull Valley Roadhouse
14 Canyon Lake Dr, Port Costa | 510.787.1135
bullvalleyroadhouse.com | Facebook/Instagram @bullvalleyroadhouse
Casual American food & libations using fresh ingredients from local farms.
Union City
Niles Pie Co.
32990 Alvarado-Niles Rd, Union City
510.324.4743 | nilespie.com
Sweet, savory, local, and fresh pies. Eat in, carry out. Available at shops and markets around the East Bay.
Mendocino
Westport Hotel & Old Abalone Pub
38921 Hwy 1, Westport
877.964.3688 | westporthotel.us
Sweet, savory, local, and fresh pies. Eat in, carry out. Available at shops and markets around the East Bay.
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